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 #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In 2022, 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WVU health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
The health science program at WVU awarded 30 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% 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, 73% 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 | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 264 |
| Communication Sciences | 124 |
| Medicine | 103 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 99 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 79 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.