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, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The philosophy major at WVU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Philosophy. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
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 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 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
The philosophy program at WVU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to 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, 82% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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 philosophy majors at West Virginia University.
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