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2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

15 Colleges
$13,613 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$35,511 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, teacher education grade specific was the most popular one in West Virginia. In total, 533 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in West Virginia.

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best value programs for grade specific ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia

Check out the grade specific ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

$3,890 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found West Virginia University at Parkersburg to be the best value school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in the suburb of Parkersburg.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are $3,890 per year. Grade Specific Ed majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out an average of $13,055 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Out of the 15 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Shepherd University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public school with a small student population.

Shepherd University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,784 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from Shepherd University take out $24,587 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $342.

Shepherd University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia list.

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#3

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

Out of the 15 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Liberty University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of West Liberty, West Liberty University is a public school with a small student population.

West Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,354 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, grade specific ed graduates from West Liberty University take out $26,845 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $98.

West Liberty University also made our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia list, coming in at #2.

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#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia list. WVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

WVU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,144 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at WVU accumulate an average of around $24,616 in student debt.

WVU also took the #4 spot in our Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia rankings.

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#5

Concord University

Athens, WV

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Concord University is a great value for teacher education grade specific students. Concord University is a small public school located in the town of Athens.

Concord University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,690 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at Concord University accumulate an average of around $23,150 in student debt.

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Fairmont State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Fairmont State are $7,892 a year.

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#7

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Marshall University are $8,552 a year. After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Marshall University carry an average student debtload of $25,075. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $149, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Glenville State College

Glenville, WV
$8,886 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Glenville State College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teacher education grade specific students. Glenville State College is a small public school located in the town of Glenville.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Glenville State College are $8,886 per year. After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Glenville State College carry an average student debtload of $21,626.

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West Virginia State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia ranking. WVSU is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Institute.

WVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,833 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at WVSU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#10

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV
$8,434 Average Tuition & Fees

Bluefield State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in the distant town of Bluefield, Bluefield State College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bluefield State College are $8,434 a year.

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Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 1,644
Tennessee 1,526
North Carolina 3,759
Georgia 4,845
Florida 3,339
Virginia 1,857
South Carolina 1,615
Arkansas 1,727
Louisiana 780
Mississippi 1,592
Alabama 2,521

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Grade Specific Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

Majors Similar to Grade Specific Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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