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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WVU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 51 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 61% were men and 39% 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, 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the WVU physical sciences 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.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from WVU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 75% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at West Virginia University.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Physics | 36 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 840 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 423 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 193 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 140 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.