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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia

19 Colleges
$41,556 Avg Salary
$33,928 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You

Teacher Education Grade Specific is the most popular major in Virginia with 1,857 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges.

Top 10 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best school for teacher education grade specific students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Out of the 19 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Lynchburg landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Lynchburg carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#3

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Mennonite University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, Eastern Mennonite is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Christopher Newport University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

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#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Out of the 19 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

With a ranking of #8, Marymount University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for teacher education grade specific students. It came in at #10 on the list. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

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Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 1,644
Tennessee 1,526
North Carolina 3,759
Georgia 4,845
Florida 3,339
West Virginia 533
South Carolina 1,615
Arkansas 1,727
Louisiana 780
Mississippi 1,592
Alabama 2,521

One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.

Grade Specific Ed Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Elementary Education 43,003
Early Childhood Education 32,920
Secondary Education 10,547
Teacher Education 9,949
Teacher Development & Methodology 6,165
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 3,517
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 2,450
Adult & Continuing Education 1,074
Montessori Teacher Education 252
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 140
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 105
Online Educator/Online Teaching 79
International Teaching and Learning 25

Related Major Annual Graduates
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Vgrigas.

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