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General Education at Radford University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Radford University is located in Radford, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 general education degrees were granted at Radford University.

Online Class Availability at Radford University

Many students take online classes at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Radford University

Rankings can help you compare Radford University’s General Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#45 of 87
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#47 of 87
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Radford University

Those who finish Radford University’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,491
2 years	$41,007
3 years	$43,959
4 years	$46,434
5 years	$51,349

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Education graduates from Radford University take home a median $46,434, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Education graduates at Radford University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Radford University are 83% women (24) and 17% men (5).

General Education Master’s Program at Radford University

Among the 29 master’s general education degrees awarded at Radford University, 83% were women (24) and 17% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Radford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 14% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Radford University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Radford University

The General Education program at Radford University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	29

Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at Radford University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.