by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in history at West Virginia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 history, ranked #301 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 301 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This history 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 65 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 15 master’s degrees in history.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 40% of history master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of history master’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 master’s in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in history.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for history at the doctoral level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in history from West Virginia University were men.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 80% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at West Virginia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 45 |