by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University as a strong choice for physics, placing at #149 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 149 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in physics at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 100% of graduates 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 13 |