Economics at West Virginia University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 466 |
More Specific Economics Concentrations at West Virginia University
This Economics program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 2 |
| Quantitative Economics | 26 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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