Health Science Schools in West Virginia

148 students earned Health Science degrees in West Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Science is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	21

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.4%
• Black or African American: 8.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• White: 77.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
• Other Races: 4.1%

Jobs for Health Science Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 1,170 people employed in jobs related to a health science degree, compared to 114,910 nationwide.

Wages for Health Science Jobs in West Virginia

Health Science grads earn an average of $34,080 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

Most Popular Health Science Programs in WV

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Health Science Careers in WV

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title	WV Job Growth	WV Median Salary
Community Health Workers	14%	$33,580

Related Majors in West Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WV
Medicine	370
Rehabilitation Professions	186
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	184
Nursing	184
Public Health	106
Allied Health Professions	95
Communication Sciences	80
Dietetics & Nutrition Services	79

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View Nationwide Health Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Sandra M. Palumbo under License

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