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Elementary Education Schools in Virginia

1,057 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

An Elementary Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Virginia

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 511
Bachelor’s Degree 506
Associate Degree 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Virginia

There are 36,450 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $67,610, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $28,561.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,948.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,923 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,547.

#4

Marymount University

Arlington
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,555 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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

85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,582 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,460 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,541. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,540 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

William & Mary

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

The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,650. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#9

Ferrum College

Ferrum
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,021. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

#10

Shenandoah University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,380.

Elementary Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 12% $63,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Early Childhood Education 383
Teacher Development & Methodology 188
Secondary Education 166
Middle School Education & Teaching 70
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 54
Teacher Education 52
Adult & Continuing Education 21
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