Choosing a graduate school education now or later?

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from graduate student hopefuls. Your days may already be packed with a full- or part-time job, social commitments, and more. You’re probably wondering if you can squeeze in more school and coursework into your already-busy schedule.

When you’re considering graduate school, it’s important to keep in mind the big picture. Understanding that a graduate degree is an investment in your future...

The Admissions team here at West Virginia University knows that being an international student comes with a lot of challenges. But WVU is proud to be home to many students from all over the world, and many of them have good advice and unique stories when it comes to the enrollment and academic experience at WVU.

That’s why we talked to Miguel Medina Munoz and Apoorva Ravi Shankar and got some insight into what their interests are and why they chose to come to the U.S. and pursue an education...

Sports psychology — the study of psychology used to help athletes achieve maximum performance and success in their sports careers — is an ideal field for students interested in sports, science, and helping others.

Sports psychology experts are the driving forces behind the most admired athletes in the world, from NFL players to Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. To prepare aspiring sport psychology students for work in this increasingly important field, West Virginia University offers a Ph.D....

The rising cost of tuition.

The time it takes to earn a graduate degree.

The uncertainty about employment and salary post-graduation.

Is it all worth it for a master’s degree?

We know there’s a lot to consider when you’re choosing a graduate school. It’s not only a financial investment, but also an investment of your limited time and energy. That’s why we want to give you some insight into three popular graduate degree fields and reveal what you need to know about the real ROI of Graduate...

Industry Thought Leader. You see the term popping up in the business and start-up worlds. But what exactly is it? And why is thought leadership so valuable to your career?

Industry thought leaders are people who create new ideas and cast vision in a specific industry. They’re connectors and innovators who inspire audiences with their strategic thinking. There’s no straight path to becoming an industry thought leader. But the most successful leaders have at least a graduate-level education,...

Technology and Silicon Valley are practically synonymous. People from all over the world come to this corner of California with dreams of disrupting the market with the latest technological advancement. It’s famous for an ultra-competitive environment saturated with the best and the brightest minds in technology and entrepreneurship.

So, how do you break in and set yourself apart from the competition in Silicon Valley? You’ll need a graduate degree first, but in order to lead you must have an...

Everywhere you look, industries are recruiting leaders to bring experience and vision to their fields. But if you look a little more closely, you’ll find that certain industries are growing more rapidly than others. Companies within these industries are looking specifically for leaders with advanced degrees to help them in their expansion.

So, if you’re ready to take that next step in your career, look no further than these five growing industries — and find out how you can grow into a...

Sustainability has never been a more relevant topic — and today it is also an exciting and rapidly growing industry. If you’re interested in the topic of sustainability, chances are you want to make the world a better and more environmentally friendly place, and one way you can do this is by furthering your education with a graduate degree in sustainability.

WVU offers various graduate degrees that highlight and promote sustainability. Here’s what you need to know about the career paths that...

West Virginia University is one of 115 R1 institutions, which means we’re recognized for our groundbreaking research and innovation. Only the best research universities in the country achieve this status, and WVU is renowned for its research-based graduate programs and popular research-intensive programs.

Interested in knowing what the latest research is coming out of WVU? Read on to hear about five innovative research studies happening on campus right now!

Looking for a quality graduate technology program to put you ahead of your peers? There are plenty of degree programs and advanced certificates out there, so finding the right program to serve as a bridge between your “right now” and your dream job can come with a variety of questions.

Here are a few advanced programs in technology to consider that might be the perfect fit for you and your career goals.