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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best History Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from WVU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its history 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 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from WVU in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
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, 90% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at West Virginia University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 47 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 444 |
| Social Sciences | 330 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
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