The most popular undergraduate major at West Virginia University is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other followed by Journalism and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 62 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for West Virginia University graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Economics | 40 |
| Animal Sciences | 86 |
| Plant Sciences, Other | 13 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 16 |
| Computer Science | 39 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 18 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 77 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 36 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 116 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 27 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | 61 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 44 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Development | 35 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 71 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 115 |
| General Studies | 126 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 115 |
| Exercise Physiology | 149 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 20 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 19 |
| Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology | 13 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 30 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 410 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 24 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 89 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 18 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Landscape Architecture | 31 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 30 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 148 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 29 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 56 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Economics | 32 |
| Geography | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 79 |
| Sociology | 186 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Design and Visual Communications | 70 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 36 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Music | 27 |
| Music, Other | 8 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 41 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 21 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 30 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 232 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 118 |
| Accounting | 144 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 18 |
| Finance | 84 |
| Management Information Systems | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 112 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 77 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 260 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 91 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238032 IPEDS survey data for West Virginia University.