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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia

18 Colleges
$32,881 Avg Salary
$27,591 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the most popular subjects to study in West Virginia. With 3,558 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in West Virginia to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our 2023 rankings named West Virginia University the most popular school in West Virginia for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 51% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 49% are male.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at WVU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,221. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $273.

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#2

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Out of the 18 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Huntington.

About 56% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 44% are male.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Marshall University take out $28,912 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $93, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 18 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 137 students majoring in liberal arts at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, 27% are male and 73% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg carry an average student debt load of $20,159.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at West Virginia University at Parkersburg Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 26% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $9,438.

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#5

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Out of the 18 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Shepherd University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the town of Shepherdstown.

About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 38% are male.

Liberal Arts majors at Shepherd University take out an average of $29,170 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Concord University

Athens, WV

Concord University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Athens, Concord University is a public college with a small student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 34% are male.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Concord University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,550.

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the town of Keyser, WVU Potomac State College is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 47% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at WVU Potomac State College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,221. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $273.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Potomac State College of West Virginia University Report

With a ranking of #8, West Virginia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 44 students majoring in liberal arts at WVSU, 36% are male and 64% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at WVSU take out an average of $28,514 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at West Virginia State University Report

Fairmont State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the town of Fairmont.

About 61% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 39% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Fairmont State carry an average student debt load of $31,121.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Fairmont State University Report

#10

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.

Of the 34 students majoring in liberal arts at West Liberty University, 29% are male and 71% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from West Liberty University carry an average student debt load of $29,763.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at West Liberty University Report

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 7,724
Virginia 9,302
North Carolina 18,234
Florida 64,444
Tennessee 10,186
Kentucky 6,493
South Carolina 4,243
Louisiana 2,864
Arkansas 5,205
Alabama 5,890
Mississippi 5,696

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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