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General Education Schools in Virginia

954 students earned Education degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 722
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 132
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 132
Associate Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Bachelor’s Degree 25

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
295 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,431. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,344 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,507.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,904. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,582 a year.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Longwood University

Farmville
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,612 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,974. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,956 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,923 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Radford will pay a net price of $16,605.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,412 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,581.

#9

Shenandoah University

Winchester
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,822 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#10

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,324 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,339. 67% of the teachers are full time.

General Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,857
Educational Administration 1,582
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,393
Special Education 1,238
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
Student Counseling 701
Other Education 315
Instructional Media Design 146

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