The most popular undergraduate major at West Virginia University is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other followed by Journalism and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 62 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for West Virginia University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Agricultural Economics | 40 |
Animal Sciences | 86 |
Plant Sciences, Other | 13 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 16 |
Computer Science | 39 |
Education |
Graduates |
Agricultural Teacher Education | 18 |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 77 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 50 |
Chemical Engineering | 30 |
Civil Engineering | 52 |
Computer Engineering | 36 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 |
Mechanical Engineering | 116 |
Mining and Mineral Engineering | 27 |
Petroleum Engineering | 45 |
Industrial Engineering | 61 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Foreign Languages and Literatures | 44 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Child Development | 35 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 71 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 115 |
General Studies | 126 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 115 |
Exercise Physiology | 149 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 20 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 19 |
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology | 13 |
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 30 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 410 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 24 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 89 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 18 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Landscape Architecture | 31 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 34 |
Geology/Earth Science | 30 |
Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 148 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Forensic Science and Technology | 29 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 56 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Economics | 32 |
Geography | 9 |
Political Science and Government | 79 |
Sociology | 186 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Design and Visual Communications | 70 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 4 |
Art/Art Studies | 36 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
Music | 27 |
Music, Other | 8 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 41 |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 21 |
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 30 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 232 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 118 |
Accounting | 144 |
Business/Managerial Economics | 18 |
Finance | 84 |
Management Information Systems | 25 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 112 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 77 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Journalism | 260 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 91 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238032 IPEDS survey data for West Virginia University.