by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at WVU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in special education.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WVU. This makes it the #229 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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WVU does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WVU make a median salary of $51,871 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from WVU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 240 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| General Education | 29 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.