by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 2 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from West Virginia University identified as men.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 39% of graduates 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 | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at West Virginia University.
This economics program at West Virginia University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 |
West Virginia University awarded 26 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).