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.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at West Virginia University.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from WVU in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 86 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
