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Elementary Education Schools in West Virginia

269 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in West Virginia

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 268
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
  • White: 94.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 6,180 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $44,890, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Marshall University

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Marshall University will pay a net price of $8,351.

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

95% of students get financical aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Bluefield State College. A typical student attending Bluefield State College will pay a net price of $10,961. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,624 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,999. In their early career, West Virginia University at Parkersburg grads earn an average salary of $25,852.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,123 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

West Liberty University

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

94% of students get financical aid. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University.

#7

Shepherd University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,983. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU. A typical student attending WVSU will pay a net price of $16,118.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at UC. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This private school has an average net price of $21,113.

Elementary Education Careers in WV

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $44,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Secondary Education 138
Middle School Education & Teaching 52
Teacher Education 31
Teacher Development & Methodology 30
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 9
Early Childhood Education 4

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