West Virginia University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 234(↑15) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：131(→)
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: E. Gordon Gee (President)
Website: www.wvu.edu/； Phone: 3042930111
Location: PO Box 6201, Morgantown, WV, 26506
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West Virginia University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $9,144  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $25,824 |
| Room and Board | $10,948 | Under Students | 19,599人 |
| Graduation Rate | 39.3% | Retension Rate | 81.2% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 18:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 48:52 |
| Graduation Salary | $19,656 - $143,709 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Big Twelve Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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West Virginia University major details
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist. | $59,091 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | $59,091 | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | $59,091 | |||
| Dentistry. | $143,709 | |||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. | $60,045 | |||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. | - | |||
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant. | - | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | $56,157 | |||
| Medicine. | $64,741 | |||
| Medical Science/Scientist. | - | |||
| Pharmacy. | $119,358 | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design. | $119,358 | |||
| Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics. | $119,358 | |||
| Public Health, General. | $53,946 | |||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | $65,064-$72,573 | |||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $65,064-$72,573 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | $65,064-$72,573 | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $63,170-$96,536 | |||
| Nursing Science. | $63,170-$96,536 | |||
| Nursing Practice. | $63,170-$96,536 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $53,321-$91,425 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $52,016-$63,820 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | $52,016-$63,820 | |||
| Organizational Leadership. | $52,016-$63,820 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $52,016-$63,820 | |||
| Accounting. | $59,621-$64,490 | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $55,748 | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | - | |||
| Finance, General. | $58,590 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | - | |||
| Labor and Industrial Relations. | $82,001 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General. | $66,967 | |||
| Management Science. | - | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $53,842 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | $76,205 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - | |||
| Chemical Engineering. | $77,273 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $65,746 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $67,338 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering. | $67,338 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $74,328 | |||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | - | |||
| Materials Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $73,836 | |||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | $74,663 | |||
| Petroleum Engineering. | $79,782 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | - | |||
| Industrial Engineering. | $77,798 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | $44,127 | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | - | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | - | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $44,795 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $44,161 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $41,696 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education. | $40,553-$45,624 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $40,553-$45,624 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education. | $40,553-$45,624 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $30,327 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $30,327 | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | - | |||
| Immunology. | - | |||
| Microbiology and Immunology. | - | |||
| Genetics, General. | - | |||
| Cell Physiology. | $47,902 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | $47,902 | |||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology. | $47,902 | |||
| Biometry/Biometrics. | - | |||
| Biostatistics. | - | |||
| Epidemiology. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |||
| Journalism. | $42,721 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications. | $61,309 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Criminology. | $40,158 | |||
| Economics, General. | - | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | - | |||
| Geography. | $45,584 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $37,760 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $31,556 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | |||
| Sustainability Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | $43,131 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $43,131 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | - | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | $48,171 | |||
| Game and Interactive Media Design. | $48,171 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $19,656 | |||
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism. | $19,656 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $26,841 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $26,841 | |||
| Music, General. | $24,575 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory. | $24,575 | |||
| Music Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $37,025 | |||
| General Studies. | $37,025 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | - | |||
| Agricultural Economics. | $39,992 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General. | $37,249 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $34,589 | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | |||
| Educational Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | |||
| Environmental Science. | - | |||
| Environmental/Natural Resource Economics. | - | |||
| Land Use Planning and Management/Development. | - | |||
| Forestry, General. | $40,440 | |||
| Forest Sciences and Biology. | $40,440 | |||
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management. | $40,440 | |||
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician. | $40,440 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | $33,297 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $44,266 | |||
| Social Work. | $36,559-$45,212 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | |||
| Law. | $61,541 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $42,274 | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation. | - | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $76,022 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $31,547 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $38,125 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | $33,657 | |||
| Linguistics. | $33,657 | |||
| Applied Linguistics. | $33,657 | |||
| Chinese Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Russian Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development. | $32,164 | |||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture. | $49,228 |
West Virginia University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 61(↑6)
- Medical School (Research)# 82(↑1)
- Public Affairs# 102(↓7)
- Engineering School# 115(↑6)-
- Petroleum Engineering# 14(↓1)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 55(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 62(↑4)
- Chemical Engineering# 87(↑8)
- Computer Engineering# 94(↑20)
- Civil Engineering# 98(↑19)
- Materials Engineering# 98(↓1)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 99(↑15)
- Mechanical Engineering# 99(↑13)
- Biomedical Engineering# -(↓114)
- Law School# 118(↓2)+
- Environmental Law# 73(→)
- Health Care Law# 96(↓19)
- Clinical Training# 104(↑16)
- Intellectual Property Law# 105(↑9)
- Contracts Law# 113(↑18)
- Legal Writing# 115(↑23)
- Business/Corporate Law# 119(↑16)
- Criminal Law# 119(↑19)
- Constitutional Law# 121(↑22)
- Tax Law# 132(↓18)
- International Law# 138(↓6)
- Trial Advocacy# 174(↓69)
- Education School# 153(↓28)
- Business School# 110(↑)
- Fine Arts# 73(↑25)
- Health Specialty+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
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*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
West Virginia University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 137 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 92 |
| Swimming and Diving | 28 | 32 |
| Soccer | 27 | 28 |
| Rowing | - | 46 |
| Baseball | 37 | - |
| Wrestling | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 |
| Volleyball | - | 19 |
| Gymnastics | - | 16 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
| Golf | 8 | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 127 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 84 |
| Swimming and Diving | 36 | 31 |
| Rowing | - | 66 |
| Soccer | 29 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 42 | - |
| Wrestling | 37 | - |
| Gymnastics | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | - | 18 |
| Golf | 9 | - |
| Tennis | - | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Softball | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 132 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 94 |
| Soccer | 30 | 35 |
| Rowing | - | 63 |
| Swimming and Diving | 30 | 26 |
| Wrestling | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 24 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Volleyball | - | 20 |
| Gymnastics | - | 16 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
| Golf | 8 | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
