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Education in Virginia

Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Education Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 299,820 people employed in jobs related to an Education degree, compared to 9,386,620 nationwide.

Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Education grad in the state is $85,444, compared to a typical salary of $78,626 nationwide.

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,499 after earning their degree at this institution. About 41% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

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%.

Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Management Analysts 13% $51,034
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 10% $89,337
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 9% $46,983
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $46,297
Self-Enrichment Teachers 9% $77,096
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 8% $129,049

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