by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SU compares to other colleges that offer education.
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SU ranks competitively among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #385 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 30 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 39 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 39 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 370 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 370 |
| Best Value Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 370 |
| College Major Best Value | 370 |
| College Major Best Value | 370 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shenandoah University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $49,814 a year. This is lower than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SU, education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
Learn more about SU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 45% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at SU are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in education from SU identified as men.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at SU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Shenandoah University.
The education program at SU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 39 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 38 |
| Educational Administration | 14 |
| General Education | 12 |
| Special Education | 6 |