If you pursue a degree in teacher education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #97 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Teacher Education Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 52 degrees in teacher education to qualified students.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teacher Education Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Longwood University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in teacher education. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 32nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.More information about a degree in teacher education from Longwood University
Shenandoah University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in teacher education. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #302 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Shenandoah is a great university overall.More information about a degree in teacher education from Shenandoah University
Mary Baldwin University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in teacher education. Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 36th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.More information about a degree in teacher education from Mary Baldwin University
Best Teacher Education Colleges in the Southeast Region
The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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