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Psychology in West Virginia

Psychology Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 984 students earned their Psychology degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in West Virginia

Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 767
Master’s Degree 165
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a psychology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of psychology majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 2,850 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, psychology grads earn an average of $68,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University. The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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179 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,347. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

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Marshall University

Huntington
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,370. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,794. 93% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,791. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $10,838.

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West Liberty University

West Liberty
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,031. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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