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Health Professions Schools in West Virginia

7,419 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,399
Bachelor’s Degree 1,644
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,124
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,124
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 768
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 755
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 755
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 755
Master’s Degree 678
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in West Virginia

119,000 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $51,910, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town
1,149 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
48,298 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $11,144. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

West Virginia University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,380.

#3

Marshall University

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

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. A typical student attending Marshall University will pay a net price of $8,706.

#4

University of Charleston

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,294.

#5

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown
243 Degrees in Major Awarded
558 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,732 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Fairmont State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,189 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,884. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
806 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,352. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

West Liberty University

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

58% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, West Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $35,417. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#10

Bluefield State College

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

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid. 58% of the teachers are full time.

Health Professions Careers in WV

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Home Health Aides 39% $20,910
Nurse Practitioners 34% $96,250
Personal Care Aides 33% $19,910
Occupational Therapy Assistants 31% $59,830
Software Applications Developers 30% $77,310
Physician Assistants 30% $99,730
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $49,030
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Physical Therapists 26% $83,390
Massage Therapists 24% $32,620
Occupational Therapists 24% $79,690
Athletic Trainers 23% $43,400
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $55,900
Medical Assistants 23% $27,810
Respiratory Therapists 22% $49,150
Psychiatric Aides 22% $20,630
Physical Therapist Aides 21% $23,660
Mental Health Counselors 21% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $41,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,880
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Audiologists 18% $0
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 17% $23,310
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17% $30,990
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $49,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $33,190
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $40,310
Speech-Language Pathologists 17% $55,930
Phlebotomists 17% $29,250
Psychiatric Technicians 16% $21,850
Radiation Therapists 16% $51,290
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Medical Secretaries 15% $29,310
Community Health Workers 14% $33,580
Therapists 14% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 14% $37,380
Rehabilitation Counselors 14% $31,810
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $54,740
Dental Assistants 14% $30,970
Dental Hygienists 14% $56,600
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $29,220
Registered Nurses 13% $60,890
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $50,890
Psychology Professors 13% $62,520
Dentists 13% $126,330
Veterinarians 13% $84,310
Exercise Physiologists 13% $39,860
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 12% $28,570
Medical Appliance Technicians 12% $34,200
Pharmacy Technicians 12% $27,320
Optometrists 11% $96,190
Hearing Aid Specialists 11% $46,210
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $36,870
Dispensing Opticians 10% $30,360
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 10% $59,240
Nursing Assistants 10% $25,180
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 10% $66,240
Epidemiologists 9% $53,680
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $30,990
Physicians and Surgeons 9% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 9% $74,530
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $49,240
Family and General Practitioners 8% $196,350
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 8% $31,890
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 8% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $33,900
Computer User Support Specialists 8% $43,130
Dietetic Technicians 8% $23,670
Marketing Managers 8% $85,830
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Surgical Technologists 8% $36,620
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $36,090
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $177,490
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $58,870
Engineers 7% $97,770
Managers 6% $69,210
Medical Scientists 6% $65,230
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $53,610
Clergy 5% $36,640
Pharmacists 5% $122,980
Sales Managers 4% $90,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4% $76,450
Computer Workers 4% $83,160
Healthcare Support Workers 4% $44,140
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $43,210
Chiropractors 0% $66,880
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $58,090
Computer Programmers -10% $66,220
Medical Transcriptionists -19% $33,690

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