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General Education Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 301 students earned their Education degrees in WV.

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 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

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
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355.

#2

Marshall University

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

In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780. 96% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

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

98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. Graduates earn an average $28,143 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,102 a year. A typical student attending Fairmont State will pay a net price of $11,326.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

#7

Shepherd University

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

Graduates earn an average $36,546 after graduation. 63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,179 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

West Liberty University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $10,030. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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