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Health Professions Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 1,503 students earned their Health Professions degrees in WV.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 776
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 776
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 776
Master’s Degree 646
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in West Virginia

119,000 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $51,910, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown
539 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,355.

#2

Marshall University

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

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,780 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
800 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

American Public University System

Charles Town
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at American Military University will pay a net price of $10,563.

#5

Wheeling University

Wheeling
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
857 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Wheeling University grads earn an average salary of $41,179. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,815.

#6

University of Charleston

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, UC grads earn an average salary of $40,002. An average student at UC will pay a net price of $23,381.

#7

Alderson Broaddus University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Graduates earn an average $37,025 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

#8

West Virginia Wesleyan College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,956 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,113. 58% of the teachers are full time.

#9

West Liberty University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

#10

Concord University

Athens
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Concord University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,477.

Health Professions Careers in WV

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $96,250
Software Applications Developers 30% $77,310
Physician Assistants 30% $99,730
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Physical Therapists 26% $83,390
Occupational Therapists 24% $79,690
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,400
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $55,900
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,150
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $41,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,880
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Audiologists 18% $0
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $33,190
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $30,990
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $49,650
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $55,930
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $21,850
Radiation Therapists 16% $51,290
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Therapists 14% $0
Community Health Workers 14% $33,580
Rehabilitation Counselors 14% $31,810
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $54,740
Dental Hygienists 14% $56,600
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $29,220
Registered Nurses 13% $60,890
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $50,890
Psychology Professors 13% $62,520
Dentists 13% $126,330
Exercise Physiologists 13% $39,860
Veterinarians 13% $84,310
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 12% $28,570
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $27,320
Hearing Aid Specialists 11% $46,210
Optometrists 11% $96,190
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $36,870
Dispensing Opticians 10% $30,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 10% $59,240
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 10% $66,240
Epidemiologists 9% $53,680
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $30,990
Physicians and Surgeons 9% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 9% $74,530
Family and General Practitioners 8% $196,350
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $49,240
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $43,130
Dietetic Technicians 8% $23,670
Marketing Managers 8% $85,830
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $36,090
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $177,490
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $58,870
Engineers 7% $97,770
Managers 6% $69,210
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610
Medical Scientists 6% $65,230
Clergy 5% $36,640
Pharmacists 5% $122,980
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4% $76,450
Sales Managers 4% $90,590
Computer Workers 4% $83,160
Chiropractors 0% $66,880
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $58,090
Computer Programmers -10% $66,220

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