by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Economics Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from WVU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from WVU in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.