by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University as a strong choice for public health, ranked #210 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 210 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public health at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
Public Health students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University report a median salary of $61,913 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, public health students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 1 |
