by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 135 students received their master’s degree in general business from WVU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $42,298. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, general business students borrow a median amount of $58,388 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at WVU is $627 per month.
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 |
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Of the 101 general business students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% 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 bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the WVU general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at WVU make a median salary of $82,910. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students earned a master's degree in general business from WVU. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
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, 86% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 207 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Accounting | 121 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
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