U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 62% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,661. College Scorecard.
Education (Subject Teaching) at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | $59,979 | $24,250 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 2 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $59,442 | $26,901 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 3 | Old Dominion University | $56,564 | $25,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 4 | Radford University | $53,863 | $25,523 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 5 | Regent University | $50,123 | $23,250 | $19,923 | 57% |
| 6 | Virginia State University | $48,362 | $30,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 7 | Ferrum College | $42,664 | $31,000 | $20,082 | 32% |
13 more Virginia colleges offer Education (Subject Teaching) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates
High school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Coaches and Scouts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at VSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
- Full cost breakdown · all 35 majors · overview
Related majors at VSU
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Special Education—
VSU Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do VSU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $48,362 four years after graduating and $26,547 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do VSU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Virginia State University is $30,000, about 62% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does VSU rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Virginia?
Of 7 Virginia colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 6th. The highest is George Mason University at $59,979.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $62,000 in the Richmond, VA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Virginia State University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).