PhD in Physics

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

13%

Virginia:

6%

West Virginia:

47%

Ohio:

16%

Pennsylvania:

11%

Maryland:

7%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

62%

Top recruiters

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Tetra Tech

Texas Tech University

Canadian Space Agency

GKN Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$18,000 / year

Overall Cost

$36,000 / year

FAQs

• What is there to do in Morgantown?

  

  There are lots of outdoor activities such as hiking at Cooper’s Rock a 15-minute drive from Morgantown down I-68. There are also local events like Chocolate Lover’s Day in the Spring, the Jazz and Wine Festival and Hops on the Mon in the Fall and other local events. There are Arts Walks along High St. about once every month. As well as a Handcrafted Cooperative that hosts artists from the Morgantown area and is a great place to buy gifts. WVU football and basketball are also popular game-day events. Pittsburgh is also an hour and 30 minute drive. Washington D.C. is longer at about 3 hours. (add more things here.)

• What is the minimum IELTS requirements?

  

  6.5

• What is the deadline for this program?

  

  December 15

• What is a unique fact about West Virginia University?

  

  WVU is one of only 75 schools recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for Community Engagement (recognized since 2010). In 2023, WVU students recorded 94,617 hours of service, for a value of over $2.5 million