by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #382 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 382 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 13 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 327 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 149 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The psychology area of study at West Virginia University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 170 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 12 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $41,351 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, psychology students accumulate a median of $23,328 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 87% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 18 |
