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2024 Best Special Education Schools in West Virginia

2 Colleges in West Virginia
46 Special Ed Degrees Awarded
$41,448 Avg Early-Career Salary
Special Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #29 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Special Education Schools in West Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 46 degrees in special education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Special Education Schools in West Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Special Education in West Virginia

The schools below may not offer all types of special ed degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top West Virginia Schools in Special Ed

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Marshall University crest
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$40,059 Median Starting Salary

Marshall University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in special education. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 22 special education students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the special ed program report average early career income of $40,059.

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1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$42,837 Median Starting Salary

West Virginia University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in special education. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #513 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WVU is a great university overall.

There were about 19 special education students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the special ed program earn around $42,837 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in special education from West Virginia University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WV

It's hard to beat Concord University if you wish to pursue a degree in special education. Concord University is a small public university located in the town of Athens. This university ranks 16th out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 4 special education students who graduated with this degree at Concord University in the most recent data year.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 423
Florida 282 999
North Carolina 279 372
Virginia 274 994
Tennessee 269 344
South Carolina 248 255
Kentucky 244 573
Louisiana 242 68
Mississippi 234 269
Arkansas 234 274
Alabama 233 404

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Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Special Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 46

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 550
Teacher Education Subject Specific 309
General Education 301
Educational Administration 207
Student Counseling 83
Teaching Assistants 25
Curriculum & Instruction 16
Instructional Media Design 16
Other Education 6

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