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Allied Health Professions Schools in West Virginia

482 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions 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
Master’s Degree 113
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 Professions 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 Professions 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
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at UC. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,271 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,294.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
828 Total Students

In their early career, Alderson Broaddus University grads earn an average salary of $39,093. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Alderson Broaddus University. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,441. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,743 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Bluefield State College. Graduates earn an average $35,084 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, WVNCC grads earn an average salary of $26,497. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

West Liberty University

West Liberty
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,291 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,346 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,439 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,407.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $7,600.

Allied Health Professions Careers in WV

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Physician Assistants 30% $99,730
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,400
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,880
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Radiation Therapists 16% $51,290
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
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Public Health 352
Allied Health Services 326
Communication Sciences 199
Rehabilitation Professions 198

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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