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Special Education Schools in West Virginia

41 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Special Education is the 43rd most popular major out of a total 131 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 41

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: 97.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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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 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Marshall University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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
General Education 230
Teacher Education Subject Specific 224
Educational Administration 207
Teacher Education Grade Specific 112
Student Counseling 83
Curriculum & Instruction 16
Instructional Media Design 6
Other Education 5

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