Education at Albany State University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Albany State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Albany State University is in Albany, GA.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Albany State University
Distance learning is available at Albany State University. Of 6,768 students, 2,391 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,130 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Albany State University
Use these rankings to compare Albany State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #34 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #42 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #354 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #834 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1507 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Albany State University
Those who finish Albany State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,512 |
| 2 years | $28,518 |
| 3 years | $34,705 |
| 4 years | $36,419 |
| 5 years | $52,529 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Albany State University take home a median $36,419, compared with $45,139 for all Albany State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Albany State University stands at $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Albany State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.