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Allied Health in West Virginia

Allied Health Schools in West Virginia

In 2021-2022, 482 students earned their Allied Health degrees in WV.

An Allied Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 182
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 115
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 115
Bachelor’s Degree 70
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 9,380 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $51,700, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,706. Graduates earn an average $36,045 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,743 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,358 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
62 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,407. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,596 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,780. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,274 a year.

#8

Carver Career Center

Charleston
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
155 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,926 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,271 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,653 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,600.

Allied Health Careers in WV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,880
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
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

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,326
Allied Health Services 810
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 465
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 201
Dental Support Services 163
Health Sciences & Services 74
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 74
Mental & Social Health Services 42

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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