by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how VCU stacks up against peers offering education.
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VCU is in the top 15% of the country for education. Specifically, it ranked #554 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Value Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Education Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 345 bachelor’s degrees in education.
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 |
Find out more about VCU tuition and fees.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 57% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 27% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 55% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The education program at VCU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 321 |
| Educational Administration | 95 |
| General Education | 71 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 61 |
| Special Education | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 37 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 7 |