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Public Health Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 352 students earned their Public Health degrees in WV.

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 186
Master’s Degree 105
Associate Degree 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 25.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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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
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,477. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#4

Marshall University

Huntington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,339 a year. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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