West Virginia University

West Virginia University is a public four-year institution located in Morgantown, WV. With a total enrollment of 27,398 students (IPEDS 2023), it is the state's largest university and holds a quality score of 57.5 out of 100. The university reports a completion rate of 61% and a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023).

WVU offers a broad range of applied health and technology programs. These include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both associate and bachelor's levels, Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Occupational Safety and Health Technology, Physician Associate/Assistant, Pathology/Pathologist Assistant, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Athletic Training/Trainer. This extensive lineup spans healthcare delivery, health administration, cybersecurity, and workplace safety.

Located in the small city of Morgantown in north-central West Virginia, the university serves as a major educational and healthcare hub for the region. WVU's health sciences programs are particularly significant given the state's healthcare workforce needs, and its breadth of applied programs offers students multiple career-ready pathways.