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Elementary Education Schools in Virginia

926 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 456
Bachelor’s Degree 429
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Associate Degree 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 23.7%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,321 after graduation.

#4

Marymount University

Arlington
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,242 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,440 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,355 a year. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

William & Mary

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,593. 54% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#9

Ferrum College

Ferrum
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
972 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,202 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,902. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#10

Shenandoah University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,672 a year.

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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