by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in health science from WVU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at West Virginia University.
The health science program at WVU awarded 32 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 271 |
| Communication Sciences | 130 |
| Medicine | 117 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 98 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
