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Special Education Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 1,175 students earned their Special Ed degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Virginia

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 765
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 57.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 16.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,950 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Virginia

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $66,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Liberty University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,216 after graduation.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,581.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $16,948. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Graduates earn an average $44,264 after graduation.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

James Madison University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Shenandoah University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,380. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Shenandoah.

#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,590 a year.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,702 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Averett University

Danville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,336 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,914. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Special Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 28% $70,780
Special Education Teachers 15% $77,920
Special Education Professors 12% $57,770
Special Education Preschool Teachers 12% $62,230
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $69,210
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $62,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,857
Educational Administration 1,582
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,393
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
General Education 918
Student Counseling 701
Other Education 315
Instructional Media Design 146

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