by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 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 economics, coming in at #147 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 147 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 18 master’s degrees in economics.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
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.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 39% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
West Virginia University awarded 18 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in economics.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 88% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 2 |