by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best History Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $24,215. This is less than $31,217, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, history students borrow a median amount of $32,181 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at WVU is $306 per month.
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 |
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Of the 34 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 76% were men and 24% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WVU history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 history majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at West Virginia University.
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