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Elementary Teaching in Virginia

Elementary Teaching Schools in Virginia

1,259 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Teaching is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 694 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Virginia

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 748
Master’s Degree 486
Associate Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Virginia

There are 36,450 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $67,610, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,882. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,415. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,066. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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#4

Marymount University

Arlington
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $23,659. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

A typical student attending John Tyler Community College will pay a net price of $5,800. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Roanoke will pay a net price of $27,780. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,442.

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#9

Ferrum College

Ferrum
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Ferrum College. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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#10

Shenandoah University

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

This private school has an average net price of $28,295. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in VA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 12% $63,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Early Childhood Education 383
Teacher Development & Methodology 188
Secondary Education 166
Middle School Education & Teaching 70
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 54
Teacher Education 52
Adult & Continuing Education 21
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