Best Global Health Schools Near Bluefield, WV (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bluefield, West Virginia has 1 accredited school offering global health programs. Bluefield has a population of about 9,511. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $112,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Global Health Schools to Bluefield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer global health programs near Bluefield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bluefield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia global health page.

Global Health Wages Near Bluefield

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Epidemiologists $70,540
Health Education Specialists $62,760
Medical and Health Services Managers $112,010
Community Health Workers $37,950
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,690
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,290
Social and Community Service Managers $62,060
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $66,080

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Bluefield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 9,511 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,826 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited global health schools are near Bluefield, WV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering global health programs near Bluefield. The closest is East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN (91.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Tennessee State University (91.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying global health roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles in West Virginia are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($112,010), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($82,690), Epidemiologists ($70,540). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bluefield an affordable place to study global health?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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