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General Education Schools in West Virginia

227 Education students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 12 majors commonly available.

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 125
Bachelor’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Associate Degree 27
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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 86.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 500 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, education grads earn an average of $56,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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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
60% Graduation Rate
25,474 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,071 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,380.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,706. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,045 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
48,298 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $11,144. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,562 Total Students

91% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,749 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,182. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#7

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,015 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,109. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
700 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

#9

West Liberty University

West Liberty
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,291 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,225. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $35,417 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
559 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,324. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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