Education at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what West Virginia University at Parkersburg. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is in Parkersburg, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Among 2,728 students, 491 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 711 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at West Virginia University at Parkersburg
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 16 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Those who finish West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,855 |
| 2 years | $32,485 |
| 3 years | $35,894 |
| 4 years | $40,341 |
| 5 years | $44,442 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg report median earnings of $40,341, compared with $42,373 for all West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $11,182.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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