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General Education Schools in Virginia

864 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Virginia

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 785
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Virginia

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Virginia

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
295 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562. 85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,321 a year. This public school has an average net price of $23,193. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#4

Longwood University

Farmville
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

In their early career, Longwood grads earn an average salary of $41,005. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Longwood will pay a net price of $19,545.

#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,505.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

An average student at Lynchburg will pay a net price of $23,134. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,857 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Educational Administration 1,582
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
Special Education 1,110
Teacher Education Grade Specific 984
Student Counseling 701
Teacher Education Subject Specific 380
Other Education 289
Instructional Media Design 146

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