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Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia

In 2021-2022, 109 students earned their Health Science degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Health Sciences & Services is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Associate Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in West Virginia

1,170 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a health science grad in the state is $34,080, compared to a typical salary of $43,480 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,060 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,015 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Graduates earn an average $40,796 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,054 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $38,999 after graduation. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at West Virginia Wesleyan.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,152. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,091 a year. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,352. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,326
Allied Health Services 810
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 465
Allied Health Professions 342
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 201
Dental Support Services 163
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 74
Mental & Social Health Services 42

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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