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. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Agricultural Economics & Business Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agricultural business students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $37,779. This is less than $48,448, which is the national median of all agricultural business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agricultural business program at WVU is $456 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics & Business from WVU in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 98% 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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its agricultural business 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 86 |
| Plant Sciences | 50 |
| General Agriculture | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.