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Education Schools in Virginia

In 2022-2023, 916 students earned their Education degrees in VA.

In this state, Education is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

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 576
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 224
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 224
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 224
Associate Degree 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Bachelor’s Degree 18

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Virginia

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Wages for 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
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,465. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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116 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,405. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,882. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

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#5

Longwood University

Farmville
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. 94% of students get financical aid.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,347 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,807. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,857
Educational Administration 1,582
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,393
Special Education 1,238
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
Student Counseling 701
Other Education 315
Instructional Media Design 146

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