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 compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in compsci from WVU. This makes it the #192 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #80 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,159 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
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 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 65 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from WVU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from WVU in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.