2026 Best Teaching Schools in Virginia
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Virginia? This list ranks 147 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 106 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Virginia
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Virginia Main Campus to be the best Teaching school in Virginia. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $18,627. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
The strong Teaching programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned it the #2 place in Virginia. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical Teaching student debt is $23,393. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Out of the 106 schools in Virginia in this year's ranking, George Mason University landed the #3 spot. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full George Mason University profile
A rank of #4 makes Eastern Mennonite University one of the top choices in Virginia. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, Eastern Mennonite University is a private not-for-profit institution. Eastern Mennonite University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $43,920. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,415. More on Eastern Mennonite University
A rank of #5 makes College Of William And Mary one of the top choices in Virginia. Based in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Students from in state pay about $25,734 in tuition and fees, compared with $51,038 for out-of-state students. College Of William And Mary Teaching students take on a median of $18,935 in debt. Read more about College Of William And Mary
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,966 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. James Madison University Teaching students take on a median of $21,218 in debt. Read the full report on James Madison University
University Of Richmond placed #7 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Located in University of Richmond, VA, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,230. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full University Of Richmond report
Marymount University placed #8 among Teaching schools in Virginia. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arlington, VA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,120. The median Teaching program debt is $26,880. Get the full Marymount University report
Shenandoah University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winchester, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,950. Graduates carry a median of $26,005 in student loans. Read the full report on Shenandoah University
Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Norfolk, VA, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,001 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Old Dominion University
Lynchburg College landed the #11 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,750. Read the full report on Lynchburg College
Radford University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Based in Radford, VA, Radford University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,548, while out-of-state students pay about $25,633. Radford University Teaching students take on a median of $25,514 in debt. Get the full Radford University report
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Virginia Commonwealth University
Emory And Henry College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Emory, VA, Emory And Henry College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,000. Graduates carry a median of $26,938 in student loans. Get the full Emory And Henry College report
Longwood University landed the #15 spot in Virginia this year. Longwood University is a public school based in Farmville, VA. Longwood University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,740, compared with $27,980 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,649. Read the full report on Longwood University
Virginia State University landed the #16 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Petersburg, VA, Virginia State University is a public institution. Virginia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 39%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,043, compared with $22,650 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $29,010. Read the full report on Virginia State University
Liberty University placed #17 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching student debt is $27,414. More on Liberty University
Regent University landed the #18 spot in Virginia this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. The median Teaching program debt is $29,451. Read more about Regent University
Mary Baldwin College placed #19 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Based in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mary Baldwin College graduates 39% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $21,187. Mary Baldwin College Teaching students take on a median of $29,562 in debt. See the full Mary Baldwin College profile
The Chrysm Insitute Of Esthetics ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on The Chrysm Insitute Of Esthetics
Cet Alexandria
Cet Alexandria came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Cet Alexandria profile
Randolph College
Randolph College placed #22 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Read more about Randolph College
Southwest Virginia Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on Southwest Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Northern Virginia Community College profile
Arizona College Of Nursing Chesapeake did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on Arizona College Of Nursing Chesapeake
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Virginia
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Randolph Macon College placed #26 among Teaching schools in Virginia. More on Randolph Macon College
Centura College Richmond Main ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Centura College Richmond Main
Danville Regional Medical Center School Of Health Professions placed #28 among Teaching schools in Virginia. More on Danville Regional Medical Center School Of Health Professions
Riverside College Of Health Careers did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Riverside College Of Health Careers
Agora University
Agora University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. More on Agora University
Hollins University landed the #31 spot in Virginia this year. See the full Hollins University profile
Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine placed #32 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Read the full report on Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Southern Virginia University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Southern Virginia University
Avi Career Training came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Avi Career Training
University Of Management And Technology ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on University Of Management And Technology
Paul Mitchell The School Roanoke landed the #36 spot in Virginia this year. Read the full report on Paul Mitchell The School Roanoke
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Manassas landed the #37 spot in Virginia this year. Get the full Aviation Institute Of Maintenance Manassas report
Dabney S Lancaster Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Northern Virginia School Of Therapeutic Massage placed #39 among Teaching schools in Virginia. See the full Northern Virginia School Of Therapeutic Massage profile
Luckes Beauty Academy Llc did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Luckes Beauty Academy Llc
Strayer University Virginia landed the #41 spot in Virginia this year. Get the full Strayer University Virginia report
Lotus School Of Integrated Professions landed the #42 spot in Virginia this year. More on Lotus School Of Integrated Professions
Devry University Virginia landed the #43 spot in Virginia this year. Get the full Devry University Virginia report
Empire Beauty School Midlothian came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Get the full Empire Beauty School Midlothian report
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave
Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Institute Of Advanced Medical Esthetics
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional Schools landed the #47 spot in Virginia this year. More on Southside Regional Medical Center Professional Schools
Tomorrows Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia placed #48 among Teaching schools in Virginia. Read the full report on Tomorrows Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia
Virginia Military Institute landed the #49 spot in Virginia this year. More on Virginia Military Institute
Rappahannock Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Rappahannock Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 106 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 147 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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