2023 Most Popular Education Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia
Finding the Best Education Master's Degree School for You
Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in West Virginia. With 1,515 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Education Master's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in West Virginia to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Education program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for education majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the most popular school for education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in West Virginia. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a very large student population.
About 55% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 45% are male.
Out of the 13 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Marshall University is a large public school located in the small city of Huntington.
Of the 229 students majoring in education at Marshall University, 31% are male and 69% are female.
The in-demand master’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular education schools in West Virginia. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 37% are male.
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Out of the 13 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Fairmont State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the distant town of Fairmont.
Women make up 76% of the education majors at the school.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Salem University is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Salem is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem.
Of the 34 students majoring in education at Salem, 35% are male and 65% are female.
Concord University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree education programs. Located in the town of Athens, Concord University is a public school with a small student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 18% are male.
West Liberty University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree education programs. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.
Of the 27 students majoring in education at West Liberty University, 30% are male and 70% are female.
Shepherd University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree education programs. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown.
Women make up 65% of the education majors at the school.
West Virginia State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 53% of the education majors at the school.
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Wheeling University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 88% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 13% are male.
Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
| Alabama | 5,059 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
- 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 Horadrim.
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