Best Education Colleges in Virginia
37 accredited institutions in Virginia offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
37
Colleges
16,632
Graduates/yr
16
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Education Programs in Virginia
1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Liberty University
Lynchburg
5,583
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$15,015
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$30,398
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicMaster's
George Mason University
Fairfax
2,139
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$10,095
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
1,182
Graduates/yr
17%
Acceptance
$18,823
In-State Tuition
95%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
1,116
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$12,850
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
957
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,914
In-State Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicMaster's
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
921
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,590
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Regent University
Virginia Beach
810
Graduates/yr
41%
Acceptance
$18,986
Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
$16,086
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicMaster's
Radford University
Radford
645
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,401
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicMaster's
William & Mary
Williamsburg
621
Graduates/yr
33%
Acceptance
$18,253
In-State Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicMaster's
Longwood University
Farmville
321
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$8,660
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicMaster's
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
321
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$12,698
In-State Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicMaster's
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
279
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,938
In-State Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicMaster's
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
168
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$10,001
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton
150
Graduates/yr
$32,732
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$16,914
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicMaster's
Virginia State University
Petersburg
138
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$5,540
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg
135
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$35,540
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$18,808
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitMaster's
Shenandoah University
Winchester
111
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$34,614
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,893
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitMaster's
Marymount University
Arlington
108
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$37,400
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$21,926
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitMaster's
Averett University
Danville
99
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$38,400
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$26,413
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
93
Graduates/yr
23%
Acceptance
$62,600
Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
$10,711
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ferrum College
Ferrum
90
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$37,400
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$19,843
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Roanoke College
Salem
84
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$34,820
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$21,184
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
78
Graduates/yr
$4,788
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicMaster's
Norfolk State University
Norfolk
69
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$5,926
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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25
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Hampton University
Hampton
63
Graduates/yr
48%
Acceptance
$26,198
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$39,953
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitMaster's
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg
54
Graduates/yr
100%
Acceptance
$41,410
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$19,373
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bluefield University
Bluefield
45
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$27,876
Tuition
27%
Grad Rate
$21,462
Net Price <$30K
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28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Emory & Henry University
Emory
42
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$34,500
Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
$21,732
Net Price <$30K
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29
PublicAssociate's
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville
33
Graduates/yr
$4,788
In-State Tuition
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30
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
30
Graduates/yr
$17,352
Tuition
$13,377
Net Price <$30K
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Virginia Union University
Richmond
30
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$10,530
Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
$21,642
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitMaster's
Randolph College
Lynchburg
27
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$28,330
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$18,185
Net Price <$30K
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach
27
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$36,010
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$25,357
Net Price <$30K
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34
Private For-ProfitMaster's
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
24
Graduates/yr
$13,725
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
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35
Private NonprofitMaster's
Hollins University
Roanoke
21
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$41,350
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$19,530
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar
15
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$23,730
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$22,705
Net Price <$30K
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37
PublicMaster's
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk
3
Graduates/yr
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Studying Education in Virginia
Virginia has 37 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 16,632 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.