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2026 Best Value Special Education Schools in West Virginia

[Special Education](/majors/education/special-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for special education students.

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• Best Value Special Education Schools in West Virginia

2026 Best Value Special Education Schools in West Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in special education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Special Education Schools

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV

$9,162 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,250 Avg Student Debt

$46,354 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Marshall University the best value for a degree in special education in West Virginia. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Typical student debt for special education graduates is $25,250. Special Education graduates of Marshall University earn a median of $46,511 early in their careers. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants.

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

$10,104 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,772 Avg Student Debt

$55,939 Median Earnings (10yr)

West Virginia University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in special education, landing the #2 spot this year. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,104, compared with $28,608 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete the special education program here. Special Education graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,871 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,772 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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