Physical Sciences at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, take a look at what West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 532 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,906 |
| 2 years | $40,647 |
| 3 years | $42,274 |
| 4 years | $53,830 |
| 5 years | $56,630 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $53,830, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University is $23,803.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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