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Education Schools in West Virginia

1,559 students earned Education degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of 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 820
Bachelor’s Degree 552
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 34
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

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: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 86.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in West Virginia

40,190 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, education grads earn an average of $49,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation.

#2

Marshall University

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

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,326. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%.

#4

West Liberty University

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,477. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Concord University. In their early career, Concord University grads earn an average salary of $30,123.

#6

Shepherd University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Shepherd University grads earn an average salary of $36,546. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,563. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,243 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,543 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

Education Careers in WV

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $50,500
Multimedia Collections Specialists 20% $46,640
Business Professors 18% $61,990
Economics Professors 17% $80,350
Chemistry Professors 15% $70,130
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $37,270
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $71,810
Psychology Professors 13% $62,520
Sociology Professors 13% $50,010
Political Science Professors 13% $58,610
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $50,860
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 12% $45,250
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $57,990
Education Administrators 12% $86,490
Biological Science Professors 12% $62,070
Education, Training, and Library Workers 11% $28,490
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $51,210
History Professors 11% $39,310
Postsecondary Education Administrators 10% $91,850
Instructional Coordinators 10% $55,520
Education Professors 10% $54,640
Environmental Science Professors 10% $73,460
Coaches and Scouts 10% $40,640
Teachers 9% $0
Interpreters and Translators 9% $31,150
Social Sciences Professors 9% $55,000
Computer Science Professors 9% $51,680
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $71,060
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 8% $35,610
Middle School Teachers 8% $45,610
Middle School Special Education Teachers 8% $42,900
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Special Education Professors 7% $44,500
Librarians 7% $41,250
Elementary School Teachers 7% $44,620
Teacher Assistants 7% $24,320
Mathematical Science Professors 7% $50,550
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $46,730
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $43,440
Technical Education High School Teachers 7% $46,590
Preschool Teachers 6% $29,540
Social Scientists 5% $73,370
Preschool Education Administrators 4% $36,080
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3% $32,960
Vocational Education Professors 1% $46,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Psychology 967
Social Sciences 788
Communication & Journalism 547
History 539
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 331
Library Science 9
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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