by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at WVU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geography from WVU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $34,435. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography 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 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from WVU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its geography 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, 8 geography majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 76 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Economics | 19 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.