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Best Colleges for Education in Virginia

The best colleges for a Education degree in Virginia, led by University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and William & Mary. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Virginia?

Based on our rankings, University of Virginia-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Education in Virginia. Other top choices include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, William & Mary, University of Richmond.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, William & Mary. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $35,416 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $68,354 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Virginia-Main Campus — Charlottesville, VA · 16.8% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $59,512 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, VA · 54.8% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $37,764 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. William & Mary — Williamsburg, VA · 34.1% acceptance · SAT 1,473 · $51,038 tuition · 89% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Richmond — University of Richmond, VA · 22.2% acceptance · SAT 1,497 · $65,230 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. George Mason University — Fairfax, VA · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $38,688 tuition · 68% grad rate
  6. 6. James Madison University — Harrisonburg, VA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $31,604 tuition · 80% grad rate
  7. 7. Old Dominion University — Norfolk, VA · 90.4% acceptance · SAT 1,197 · $33,780 tuition · 46% grad rate
  8. 8. Hampton University — Hampton, VA · 62.3% acceptance · SAT 969 · $30,592 tuition · 57% grad rate
  9. 9. Virginia Wesleyan University — Virginia Beach, VA · 72.9% acceptance · $37,500 tuition · 42% grad rate
  10. 10. Eastern Mennonite University — Harrisonburg, VA · 100% acceptance · $43,920 tuition · 57% grad rate
  11. 11. Averett University — Danville, VA · 56.6% acceptance · SAT 1,135 · $38,550 tuition · 48% grad rate
  12. 12. Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA · 99% acceptance · $22,465 tuition · 65% grad rate
  13. 13. Mary Baldwin University — Staunton, VA · $34,152 tuition · 39% grad rate
  14. 14. Regent University — Virginia Beach, VA · 38.1% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $21,650 tuition · 57% grad rate
  15. 15. Radford University — Radford, VA · 89.5% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $25,633 tuition · 49% grad rate
  16. 16. Longwood University — Farmville, VA · 90.2% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $27,978 tuition · 61% grad rate
  17. 17. Ferrum College — Ferrum, VA · 89% acceptance · $28,520 tuition · 32% grad rate
  18. 18. Virginia State University — Petersburg, VA · 88.6% acceptance · SAT 948 · $22,650 tuition · 39% grad rate
  19. 19. Norfolk State University — Norfolk, VA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 927 · $21,682 tuition · 39% grad rate

Best Colleges for Education in Virginia on PickACampus