Education at Virginia State University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Virginia State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia State University is located in Petersburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia State University. Among 5,605 students, 190 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 131 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Virginia State University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #31 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #351 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #852 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1503 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #31 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #223 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #351 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #852 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1503 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Virginia State University
Graduates of Virginia State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,989 |
| 2 years | $39,801 |
| 3 years | $29,021 |
| 4 years | $40,752 |
| 5 years | $45,279 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Virginia State University earn a median of $40,752, compared with $41,327 for all Virginia State University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Virginia State University is $30,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Virginia State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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