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Education in Virginia

Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Education Grads in Virginia

299,820 people in the state and 9,386,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Education.

Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Education Jobs in Virginia

Education grads earn an average of $85,444 in the state and $78,626 nationwide.

Education Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Virginia offering Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Regent University

Virginia Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,499 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 41% of applicants. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,471 after earning their degree at this institution. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $83,682
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $46,297
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

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