by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 552 bachelor's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in education.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in education needs to check out Marshall University. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Marshall University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in education has to check out West Virginia University. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from West Virginia University
Shepherd University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in education. Shepherd University is a small public university located in the town of Shepherdstown.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Shepherd University
West Liberty University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in education. West Liberty University is a small public university located in the rural area of West Liberty.More information about a bachelor’s in education from West Liberty University
Concord University is a small public university located in the distant town of Athens.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Concord University
WVSU is a small public university located in the suburb of Institute.More information about a bachelor’s in education from West Virginia State University
Located in the town of Buckhannon, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from West Virginia Wesleyan College
Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Fairmont State University
Located in the town of Glenville, Glenville State College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Glenville State College
Located in the rural area of Bethany, Bethany College West Virginia is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in education from Bethany College West Virginia
Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 2,719 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,442 |
| Florida | 34 | 4,294 |
| Virginia | 34 | 1,940 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,828 |
| Georgia | 33 | 2,749 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 1,550 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,666 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,851 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,226 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 1,218 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 416 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 85 |
| General Education | 45 |
| Special Education | 5 |
| Other Education | 1 |
