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. We've also included details on how WVU Potomac State College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at WVU Potomac State College was ranked #734 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #8 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 641 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 734 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Potomac State College of West Virginia University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU Potomac State College is $34,883. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU Potomac State College, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $39,386 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at WVU Potomac State College is $300 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU Potomac State College paid an average of $587 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,040 | $12,624 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,900 | $11,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU Potomac State College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Potomac State College of West Virginia University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WVU Potomac State College does not offer an online option for its liberal arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Potomac State College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 liberal arts majors earned their associate's degree from WVU Potomac State College. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at WVU Potomac State College 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University with a associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
