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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WVU. This makes it the #88 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #82 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 physical sciences majors at West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from WVU. About 66% were men and 34% 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, 71% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from WVU in 2021, 73% were men and 27% 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, 82% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |
| Chemistry | 36 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 821 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 385 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 198 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 168 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 28 |
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