2023 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Education Doctor's Degree School for You
Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Virginia. With 9,522 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Old Dominion University to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Shenandoah University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Virginia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State is a public college with a small student population.
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Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for education students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Regent University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for education students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Regent is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| South Carolina | 3,980 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Alabama | 5,059 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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