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Psychology Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 967 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 772
Master’s Degree 148
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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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
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,563. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,828 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,780 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,408 after graduation. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,095. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,546 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

West Liberty University

West Liberty
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This public school has an average net price of $14,911.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
863 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at D&E. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, D&E grads earn an average salary of $30,339.

Psychology Careers in WV

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Psychologists 13% $93,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $50,890
Psychology Professors 13% $62,520
Managers 6% $69,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to psychology.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Education 1,515
Social Sciences 788
Communication & Journalism 547
History 539
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 331
Library Science 9
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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