by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 83 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $50,074 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, public & social service students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Find out more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 82% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
West Virginia University awarded 34 bachelor’s completions in social work recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 83 |
