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General Education Schools in Virginia

918 students earned General Education degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Virginia

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 785
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Associate Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Virginia

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Virginia

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

#1

James Madison University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,712 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

#5

Longwood University

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford.

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

A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $19,551. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. An average student at Shenandoah will pay a net price of $30,878. Graduates earn an average $44,672 after graduation.

#10

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,347 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

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