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Education in Virginia

Education Schools in Virginia

10,298 students earned Education degrees in Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the 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 5,266
Bachelor’s Degree 2,070
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,459
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,459
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,459
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,162
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,162
Associate Degree 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 117
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 13

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Virginia

There are 237,150 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Virginia

In this state, education grads earn an average of $68,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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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
3,603 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

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1,351 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,385. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

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

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,405. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

94% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#5

Regent University

Virginia Beach
454 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,220. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

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#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
416 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 54% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
276 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,292. 71% of students get financical aid.

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#10

Longwood University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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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
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $60,680
Elementary School Teachers 12% $63,040
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $62,230
Preschool Teachers 8% $30,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Library Science 51

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