by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for education, placing at #608 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 608 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Virginia | 13 of 29 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 of 387 |
The following degree levels are available for education at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 345 |
| Master’s | 150 |
| Doctoral | 83 |
| Graduate Certificate | 35 |
| Professional Certificate | 23 |
This education area of study at VCU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 345 bachelor’s degrees in education.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 9 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 398 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $55,960 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, education graduates take on a median debt of $26,901 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 38 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 150 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 83 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 35 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 23 |
