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Allied Health Professions Schools in West Virginia

95 students earned Allied Health degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in West Virginia

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 31.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in West Virginia

9,380 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $51,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 5 colleges in West Virginia that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,683. 68% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

West Liberty University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

#4

Marshall University

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

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,113. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Allied Health Professions Careers in WV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Physician Assistants 30% $99,730
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,400
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,880
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Radiation Therapists 16% $51,290
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 12% $28,570
Hearing Aid Specialists 11% $46,210
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 10% $59,240
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 10% $66,240
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $30,990
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Medicine 370
Rehabilitation Professions 186
Nursing 184
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 184
Public Health 106
Communication Sciences 80
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 79
Health/Medical Admin Services 58

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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