Education at West Virginia State University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what West Virginia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia State University is located in Institute, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia State University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia State University. Of 3,246 students, 558 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at West Virginia State University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #14 of 16 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from West Virginia State University
Those who finish West Virginia State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,198 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $36,756 |
| 4 years | $40,676 |
| 5 years | $45,022 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from West Virginia State University take home a median $40,676, compared with $37,688 for all West Virginia State University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from West Virginia State University comes in at $26,932.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at West Virginia State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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