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General Education in Virginia

General Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Education Grads in Virginia

There are 1,500 people in the state and 59,090 people in the nation working in Education jobs.

General Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Education grad in the state is $81,900, compared to a typical salary of $78,500 nationwide.

General Education Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Education degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Longwood University

Farmville

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,256 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,703 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 10% $89,337
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
Special Education 33,988
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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