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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Economics Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from WVU in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WVU economics 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 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from WVU in 2022, 73% were men and 27% 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, 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 master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 20 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.