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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in history from WVU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at West Virginia University.
The history program at WVU awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from WVU in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 370 |
| Social Sciences | 284 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 219 |
| English Language & Literature | 85 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 46 |
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