2023 Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia
Finding the Best Education 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 28 schools in West Virginia to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Education program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia
Check out the education programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in West Virginia.
Top 10 Most Popular Education Schools
Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the most popular school for education students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Education majors at WVU take out an average of $20,575 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $325, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marshall University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Huntington.
Education majors at Marshall University take out an average of $25,075 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $149.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fairmont State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a small public school located in the distant town of Fairmont.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at Fairmont State take out is $25,137.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means West Liberty University is a great place for education students. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.
After completing their degree, education graduates from West Liberty University carry an average student debt load of $26,845. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $98.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #6, Concord University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students. Located in the distant town of Athens, Concord University is a public school with a small student population.
Education majors at Concord University take out an average of $23,150 in student loans while working on their egree.
Shepherd University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia ranking. Shepherd University is a small public school located in the town of Shepherdstown.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at Shepherd University take out is $24,587. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $342.
Salem University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular education programs. Salem is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem.
After completing their degree, education graduates from Salem carry an average student debt load of $17,609.
With a ranking of #9, West Virginia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for education students. Located in the midsize suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public college with a small student population.
Education majors at WVSU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Education at West Virginia State University
Wheeling University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Education Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the small city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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 25 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.