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Public Health Schools in West Virginia

299 students earned Public Health degrees in West Virginia in the <nil> year.

In this state, Public Health is the 6th most popular major out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 150
Master’s Degree 102
Associate Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in West Virginia

4,380 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in West Virginia

Public Health grads earn an average of $56,380 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in West Virginia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

246 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
48,298 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. 19% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
25,474 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,749 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,182. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Marshall University

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

In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $36,045. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
661 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,947. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,884.

Public Health Careers in WV

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Community Health Workers 14% $33,580
Epidemiologists 9% $53,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $49,240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4% $76,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Nursing 1,771
Other Health Professions 705
Health/Medical Admin Services 435
Medicine 370
Allied Health Professions 356
Allied Health Services 326
Communication Sciences 199
Rehabilitation Professions 198

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