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VCU was ranked #93 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 888 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 164 students received their master’s degree in education from VCU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 52 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 362 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from VCU in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
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 | 64 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 35 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 203 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from VCU in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students 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 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 371 |
| General Education | 117 |
| Special Education | 75 |
| Educational Administration | 60 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| Student Counseling | 31 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
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