Education at Arkansas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Arkansas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR.
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Online Class Availability at Arkansas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Arkansas Tech University. Among 8,746 students, 2,239 (26%) studied exclusively online and 2,821 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Arkansas Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Arkansas Tech University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #18 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #166 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #608 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #18 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #166 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #608 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1046 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Arkansas Tech University
Those who finish Arkansas Tech 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 | $36,848 |
| 2 years | $36,734 |
| 3 years | $39,285 |
| 4 years | $42,230 |
| 5 years | $47,050 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Arkansas Tech University take home a median $42,230, compared with $39,613 for all Arkansas Tech University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Arkansas Tech University comes in at $24,176.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Arkansas Tech University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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
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