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Undergraduate Majors at West Virginia University

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.

List of undergrad majors offered at West Virginia University
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.