by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences 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 4 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 social sciences, ranked #401 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 401 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 286 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This social sciences area of study at West Virginia University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 147 |
| Political Science and Government | 98 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 22 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 39 master’s degrees in social sciences.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 56% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 14 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 79% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at West Virginia University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 286 |