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Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia

74 students earned Health Science degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Associate Degree 39
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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
3,912 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,404 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,983. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,546 a year.

8 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. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,053 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,638 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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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