by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #147 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 147 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 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 conferred 14 master’s degrees in physics.
West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 50% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in physics.
West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 62% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |