by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in public health from WVU. This makes it the #234 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $37,256. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at WVU is $631 per month.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 public health majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WVU public health 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.
Graduates of the master's public health program at WVU make a median salary of $48,896. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from WVU. About 22% were men and 78% were 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, 83% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health 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.