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Special Education Schools in Virginia

1,238 students earned Special Ed degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 863
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Bachelor’s Degree 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 17.9%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,204. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

#6

James Madison University

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

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Shenandoah University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,878. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

In their early career, Regent grads earn an average salary of $34,846. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,593. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#10

Averett University

Danville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at AU.

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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