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Special Education Schools in West Virginia

38 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Special Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 12 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in West Virginia

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Bachelor’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 97.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 4,150 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $42,760, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in West Virginia that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Marshall University

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

In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $36,045. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
25,474 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,182. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,054 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,999 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,404.

Special Education Careers in WV

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 9% $31,150
Middle School Special Education Teachers 8% $42,900
Special Education Professors 7% $44,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $43,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Teacher Education Grade Specific 533
Teacher Education Subject Specific 309
General Education 301
Educational Administration 207
Student Counseling 83
Curriculum & Instruction 16
Teaching Assistant/Aide 8
Instructional Media Design 6

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