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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #230 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 230 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 290 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from WVU. This makes it the #215 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #95 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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 290 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from WVU. About 43% were men and 57% 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, 80% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 233 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 16 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at West Virginia University.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 444 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| English Language & Literature | 69 |
| History | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
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