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General Education at Anderson University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what Anderson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Anderson University is in Anderson, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 general education degrees were granted at Anderson University.

Online & Distance Learning at Anderson University

Many students take online classes at Anderson University. Among 4,710 students, 615 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,149 (46%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at Anderson University

These rankings give you a sense of how Anderson University’s General Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#2 of 7
Best Value	South Carolina	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#35 of 87
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 87
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#253 of 406
Best Value	Nationwide	#358 of 397

Earnings for General Education Graduates from Anderson University

Students who complete Anderson University’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,785
2 years	$38,134
3 years	$38,067
4 years	$41,739
5 years	$47,453

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Education graduates from Anderson University take home a median $41,739, compared with $53,499 for all Anderson University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Education graduates at Anderson University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Anderson University are 72% women (34) and 28% men (13).

General Education Master’s Program at Anderson University

Among the 47 master’s general education degrees awarded at Anderson University, 72% were women (34) and 28% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Anderson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Black / African American	4

Minority students account for 9% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Anderson University, lower than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at Anderson University

The General Education program at Anderson University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	47

Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at Anderson University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

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.