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General Education in Virginia

General Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Education Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 1,500 people employed in jobs related to an Education degree, compared to 59,090 nationwide.

General Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Education Jobs in Virginia

Education grads earn an average of $81,900 in the state and $78,500 nationwide.

General Education Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer Education degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#5

Longwood University

Farmville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,256 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General 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
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
Special Education 33,988
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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