Education at Abilene Christian University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Abilene Christian University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Abilene Christian University sits in Abilene, TX.
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Studying Online at Abilene Christian University
Online coursework is an option at Abilene Christian University. Among 5,219 students, 1,583 (30%) studied exclusively online and 805 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Abilene Christian University
Use these rankings to compare Abilene Christian University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #55 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #75 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #96 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #163 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #671 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1407 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #55 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #75 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #96 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #163 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #671 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1407 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Abilene Christian University
Students who complete Abilene Christian University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,007 |
| 2 years | $48,181 |
| 3 years | $50,679 |
| 4 years | $58,839 |
| 5 years | $62,230 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Abilene Christian University take home a median $58,839, compared with $59,417 for all Abilene Christian University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Abilene Christian University stands at $27,104.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Abilene Christian University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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