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Health Education Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 496 students earned their School Health Education degrees in VA.

A Health Education major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Education Majors in Virginia

School Health Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 492
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a school health education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of school health education majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.9%
  • Black or African American: 26.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Health Education Grads in Virginia

43,960 people in the state and 1,722,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to school health education.

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Wages for Health Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a school health education grad in the state is $66,870, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer school health education degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

James Madison University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

Health Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers school health education majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Middle School Teachers 12% $62,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to school health education.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Physical Education & Coaching 369
Reading Education 151
Other Teacher Education 110
English & Language Arts Education 47
History Education 45
Music Education 43
School Library & Media 34
Mathematics Education 32

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