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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for general 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 general 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 general history from WVU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for general history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in general history in 2021, making the school the #56 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 general history majors at West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general history from WVU. About 65% were men and 35% were 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 general 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 earned a master's degree in General History from WVU in 2020-2021, 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 general 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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