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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how West Virginia University at Parkersburg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 308 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 438 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University at Parkersburg handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $32,909. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg was $389 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $215 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,148 | $9,324 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 106 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 at Parkersburg with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a associate's degree in liberal arts from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
