General Education at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Education, take a look at what University of Virginia-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 general education graduations were recorded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Virginia-Main Campus’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 87 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 397 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 87 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 397 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’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 | $69,396 |
| 2 years | $66,069 |
| 3 years | $72,588 |
| 4 years | $76,122 |
| 5 years | $76,511 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Education graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $76,122, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 75% women (82) and 25% men (27).
General Education Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 90 master’s general education graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 78% were women (70) and 22% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 55 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of General Education master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 36%.*
General Education Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Among the 19 doctoral general education degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*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 University of Virginia-Main Campus
The General Education program at University of Virginia-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 109 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at University of Virginia-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, 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
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