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2023 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia

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$50,291 Avg Salary

Finding the Best General Education Master's Degree School for You

With 301 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general education is the #26 most popular major in West Virginia.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in West Virginia to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia

Check out the education master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top West Virginia Schools for a Master's in General Education

#1

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Our 2023 rankings named Shepherd University the best school in West Virginia for general education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.

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#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means West Virginia University is a great place for general education students working on their master’s degree. WVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Out of the 6 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Concord University

Athens, WV

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Concord University is a great place for general education students working on their master’s degree. Concord University is a small public school located in the distant town of Athens.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great place for general education students working on their master’s degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

Full General Education at American Public University System Report

With a ranking of #6, Bethany College West Virginia did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students working on their master’s degree. Bethany College West Virginia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bethany.

Full General Education at Bethany College West Virginia Report

Best General Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 117
Virginia 918
North Carolina 255
Florida 622
Tennessee 605
Kentucky 95
South Carolina 352
Louisiana 116
Arkansas 133
Alabama 115
Mississippi 407

General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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