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Education Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 7,400 students earned their Education degrees in VA.

An Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,408
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,221
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,221
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 771
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 771
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 771

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Virginia

237,150 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $68,770, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
2,732 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1,270 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

463 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,204. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
426 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

In their early career, Regent grads earn an average salary of $34,846. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#5

James Madison University

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

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
276 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 94% of students get financical aid.

#10

Longwood University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Longwood grads earn an average salary of $41,005.

Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Interpreters and Translators 28% $70,780
Business Professors 23% $0
Psychology Professors 20% $66,930
Biological Science Professors 19% $69,400
Coaches and Scouts 18% $33,070
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $60,680
Sociology Professors 17% $66,800
Geography Professors 17% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 16% $72,850
Social Scientists 16% $109,900
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Special Education Teachers 15% $77,920
Chemistry Professors 15% $67,070
Instructional Coordinators 14% $71,900
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
Political Science Professors 14% $0
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $97,320
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $66,220
Teachers 14% $0
History Professors 14% $64,840
Education Administrators 14% $105,280
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $84,690
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
Education, Training, and Library Workers 13% $39,940
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 12% $92,090
Librarians 12% $63,310
Middle School Teachers 12% $62,330
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Kindergarten Teachers 12% $60,540
Special Education Professors 12% $57,770
Elementary School Teachers 12% $63,040
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $62,230
Technical Education Teachers 11% $58,740
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $69,210
Multimedia Collections Specialists 11% $55,600
Technical Education High School Teachers 11% $62,260
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $62,740
Teacher Assistants 11% $25,650
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $81,570
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $53,860
Preschool Teachers 8% $30,680
Vocational Education Professors 6% $50,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Psychology 1,767
Social Sciences 627
Communication & Journalism 380
History 275
Library Science 51
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 39
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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