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General Education Schools in West Virginia

301 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in West Virginia

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 203
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Associate Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 87.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in West Virginia

500 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in West Virginia

Education grads earn an average of $56,050 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,780 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Marshall University will pay a net price of $8,351.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 19% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

In their early career, Fairmont State grads earn an average salary of $34,102. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,326.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,477. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Concord University.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Shepherd University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,546 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
857 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Wheeling University grads earn an average salary of $41,179. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

West Liberty University

West Liberty
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
576 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,030. In their early career, Bethany College West Virginia grads earn an average salary of $35,085. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

General Education Careers in WV

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Education Professors 10% $54,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Teacher Education Grade Specific 533
Teacher Education Subject Specific 309
Educational Administration 207
Student Counseling 83
Special Education 46
Curriculum & Instruction 16
Teaching Assistant/Aide 8
Instructional Media Design 6

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