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Education Schools in Virginia

9,662 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 5,408
Bachelor’s Degree 1,940
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,221
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,221
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 771
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 771
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 771
Associate Degree 182
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 108
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 108
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 108
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,492 after graduation. 34% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University.

1,351 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

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

Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation. 94% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion.

#5

Regent University

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

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,888.

#6

James Madison University

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

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,050 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Virginia Tech

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#10

Longwood University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,545.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $40,120
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
Postsecondary Education Administrators 14% $97,320
Political Science Professors 14% $0
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
Social Sciences 7,636
Psychology 6,922
Communication & Journalism 2,555
History 1,500
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,110
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 279
Library Science 51

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