Public Health · West Virginia
Public Health colleges in West Virginia
CampusPin lists 33 U.S. colleges in West Virginia that offer Public Health programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Public Health studies how to prevent disease and protect population health, suiting students who want to improve community well-being through data, policy, and programs rather than treating patients.
Schools in West Virginia that offer Public Health
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
48,685
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$18,230
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
171
Bethany College
Bethany, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$34,816
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
668
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,344
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,565
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$10,240
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
1,252
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Montgomery, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,200
Concord University
Athens, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,700
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
1,720
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$31,270
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
683
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,288
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
196
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,454
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
2,937
Future Generations University
Franklin, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
2,414
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,227
Huntington Junior College
Huntington, WV · Community College · Private
Tuition
$10,050
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
209
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,872
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,941
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WV · Community College · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,228
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,818
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,098
New River Community and Technical College
Beckley, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,158
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
777
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,594
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
906
Salem University
Salem, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,750
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
894
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,720
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,787
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,146
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
395
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$32,842
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
2,754
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
651
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,732
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
1,982
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, WV · Community College · Private
Tuition
$14,747
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Cross Lanes, WV · Community College · Private
Tuition
$14,544
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
317
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,544
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
785
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,049
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
1,464
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,648
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
23,290
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$33,494
Acceptance
95%
Enrollment
962
Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$29,475
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
727
Public Health programs in West Virginia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 33 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
33
Public / private
18 / 15
Universities / 2-year
21 / 12
Cities represented
27
In-state tuition range
$4,288–$34,816
Median in-state tuition
$9,648
Lowest published in-state tuition
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
$4,288
Most selective
Future Generations University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
American Public University System
48,685 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Public Health program
- Epidemiology: study design, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigation
- Biostatistics and analysis of population health data
- Environmental and occupational health (air, water, food safety, exposure)
- Health behavior and the social determinants of health
- Health policy, systems, and management
- Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Global and community health practice
- Practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, or nonprofit
Where a Public Health degree can lead
- Epidemiologist
- Health Educator
- Public Health Analyst
- Community Health Worker
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Public Health Program Coordinator
Typical pay: Varies by role; BLS reports a 2024 median of $83,980 for epidemiologists
A Public Health major covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral determinants of health. Coursework pairs foundational sciences (biology, anatomy, microbiology) with population-level methods, study design, survey research, data analysis, program planning, and evaluation. Most undergraduate programs award a BS or BA in Public Health and include a practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, nonprofit, or community organization.
Graduates work in disease surveillance, health education, program coordination, community outreach, and policy analysis across local and state health departments, hospitals, nonprofits, and global-health organizations. Many roles, including epidemiology and other analytical positions, expect a Master of Public Health (MPH); the bachelor's is a common stepping stone into that graduate path.
Public Health is also a growing field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of epidemiologists will grow about 16.2% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
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