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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia

6 Colleges
$19,549 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services School for You

In 2020-2021, 100 degrees and certificates were awarded to health sciences and services students who went to a West Virginia college or university. This makes it the #13 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges.

Top West Virginia Schools in Health Sciences & Services

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the best school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Out of the 6 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Shepherd University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the town of Shepherdstown.

After completing their degree, health science graduates from Shepherd University carry an average student debtload of $19,549.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia Wesleyan College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia list. West Virginia Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Buckhannon.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a great place for health sciences and services students. Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend BridgeValley Community & Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in West Virginia list. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of South Charleston.

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New River Community and Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best health sciences and services programs. Located in the small suburb of Beaver, New River Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Florida 4,327
North Carolina 203
Tennessee 165
Georgia 544
Kentucky 385
Virginia 247
Alabama 240
Louisiana 214
Mississippi 325
South Carolina 87
Arkansas 291

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29,840
General Health & Wellness 6,105

Majors Similar to Health Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

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