Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $49,082 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from West Virginia University were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 92% of graduates 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at West Virginia University.
This special education program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 |
West Virginia University conferred 12 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
West Virginia University conferred 1 degree in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.