by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 190 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from WVU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $27,547. This is less than $43,086, which is the national median of all subject specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $47,918 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at WVU is $497 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from WVU. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its subject specific 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.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WVU make a median salary of $52,757 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
Of the 186 students who graduated with a Master’s in subject specific ed from WVU in 2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| General Education | 29 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8 |
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