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2024 Best Education Schools in Virginia

21 Colleges in Virginia
9,662 Education Degrees Awarded
$48,428 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 21 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 9,662 degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Virginia Your choice of education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Education in Virginia

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

10 Top Virginia Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
369 Education Degrees Awarded
$51,949 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in education. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 369 education students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Education degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of about $3,521 above the average earnings of education graduates.

More information about a degree in education from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,351 Education Degrees Awarded
$57,523 Median Starting Salary

George Mason University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in education. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1351 education students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the education program at George Mason University earn $9,095 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in education from George Mason University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
276 Education Degrees Awarded
$56,037 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a degree in education. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 276 education students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Education degree recipients from Virginia Tech receive an earnings boost of about $7,609 over the typical earnings of education majors.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
156 Education Degrees Awarded
$55,876 Median Starting Salary

William & Mary is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in education. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were approximately 156 education students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Education degree recipients from William & Mary receive an earnings boost of around $7,448 over the average earnings of education majors.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3,637 Education Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #352 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Liberty University is a great university overall.

There were about 3636.9999999999995 education students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, education degree recipients typically earn an average of $39,985 at the beginning of their careers.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
416 Education Degrees Awarded
$46,342 Median Starting Salary

JMU is a very large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 416 education students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. After graduation, education degree recipients typically make around $46,342 at the beginning of their careers.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
734 Education Degrees Awarded
7.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 734 education students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. Those education students who get their degree from Virginia Commonwealth University make $3,910 more than the average education grad.

More information about a degree in education from Virginia Commonwealth University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
691 Education Degrees Awarded
$48,858 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #446 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Old Dominion is a great university overall.

There were about 691 education students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career wages of $48,858.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
454 Education Degrees Awarded
2.4% Growth in Graduates

Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach. This university ranks 20th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 453.99999999999994 education students who graduated with this degree at Regent in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients typically make around $46,661 at the beginning of their careers.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Education Degrees Awarded
0.8% Growth in Graduates

Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester. A Best Colleges rank of #302 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Shenandoah is a great university overall.

There were roughly 133 education students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, education degree recipients usually earn about $50,092 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 6,573
West Virginia 38 1,439
Mississippi 38 3,988
South Carolina 38 3,529
Florida 38 9,462
Arkansas 38 4,035
Alabama 37 4,473
Kentucky 37 5,091
Georgia 37 7,575
Tennessee 37 4,689
Louisiana 37 2,757

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,898
Educational Administration 1,582
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,401
Special Education 1,238
Curriculum & Instruction 1,215
General Education 918
Student Counseling 701
Other Education 315
Teaching English or French 170
Instructional Media Design 146

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