General Studies at West Virginia University
If you are interested in studying General Studies, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 119 general studies graduations were recorded at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Studies graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Studies graduates at West Virginia University are 51% women (61) and 49% men (58).
General Studies Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 119 bachelor’s general studies degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 51% were women (61) and 49% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 22% of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the General Studies program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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