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2023 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Virginia

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Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 110,226 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, teacher education grade specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,970 and had an average of $24,228 in loans still to pay off.

Across Virginia, there were 1,898 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,556 and $33,928 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 723 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,553 and $27,844 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in teacher education grade specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education grade specific programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teacher education grade specific program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The grade specific ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s”.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 10 Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Virginia

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #1 spot on the list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 553 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Liberty University also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. During this same period, 386 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the #2 spot on the list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 7 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list.Our most recent data shows that 531 of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary were GI Bill® students, of which 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full William & Mary Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Old Dominion University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 21 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #6.Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marymount University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s. Marymount University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 8 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Marymount also took the #4 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.Among the 3,294 students enrolled at Marymount University, 175 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,047. On top of their other funding sources, 35 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Marymount Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified bachelors’s grade specific ed students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.According to our most recent data, George Mason University supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list.Among the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent, 1,414 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. To help with additional expenses, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia

University of Lynchburg landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 25 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lynchburg, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.Of the 2,692 students enrolled at University of Lynchburg, 180 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 125 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,684. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Lynchburg Veteran Student Life Report

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Shenandoah is located in Winchester, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Shenandoah, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.Of the 4,174 students enrolled at Shenandoah, 222 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 133 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,576. On top of their other funding sources, 36 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Shenandoah offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Shenandoah University Veteran Student Life Report

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Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Norfolk State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 527 of the 5,457 students enrolled at Norfolk State were GI Bill® students, of which 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,223. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Norfolk State]](/colleges/norfolk-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Ferrum College
Ferrum, Virginia

With a ranking of #10, Ferrum College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Virginia for Grade Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Ferrum College is a small school located in Ferrum, Virginia that handed out 6 bachelors’s grade specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ferrum College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 37 of the 972 students enrolled at Ferrum College were GI Bill® students, of which 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,579. To help with additional expenses, 12 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Full Ferrum College Veteran Student Life Report

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