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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from WVU. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $25,520. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,543 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,506.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at WVU is $499 per month.
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 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.
Of the 149 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from WVU in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the WVU psychology 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 12 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 8% were men and 92% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.