Education, General master's degree programs in Virginia
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Virginia
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Shenandoah UniversityWinchester · Debt not reported$68,7092Longwood UniversityFarmville · Debt not reported$59,3893James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · Debt not reported$58,7394University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · Debt not reported$58,1495Liberty UniversityLynchburg · Debt not reported$57,6476Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · Debt not reported$56,3547Radford UniversityRadford · Debt not reported$54,836
CAREER CONTEXT IN VA
What related occupations pay in Virginia
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $77,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,380–$97,620
- State employment
- 1,630
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shenandoah University | Winchester | $68,709 | Not available |
| 2 | Longwood University | Farmville | $59,389 | Not available |
| 3 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $58,739 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $58,149 | Not available |
| 5 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | $57,647 | Not available |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $56,354 | Not available |
| 7 | Radford University | Radford | $54,836 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Virginia
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Virginia?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,149 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Shenandoah University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.