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 #242 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.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,029 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from WVU make a median salary of $26,972 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, history students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all history bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,952.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the history program at WVU is $306 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at West Virginia University.
Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from WVU in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% 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, 91% 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 | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 history majors earned their master's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 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 |
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