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. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Physics Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from WVU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physics master's degrees went to men and 33% went to 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, 67% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.