Education at Ashland University

What traits are you looking for in a education school? To help you decide if Ashland University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's education program.

Ashland is located in Ashland, Ohio and has a total student population of 4,447. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 students received their master's degree in education.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.

Ashland Education Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Doctorate Degree in Education

Online Classes Are Available at Ashland

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Ashland does offer online courses in education for the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

Ashland Education Rankings

There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #343 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Education Student Demographics at Ashland

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Ashland University.

Ashland Education Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 159 students graduated with a master's degree in education from Ashland. About 29% were men and 71% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 22% men graduate in education each year. Ashland does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 7% more men than average.

Of the students who received a education master's degree from Ashland, 79% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a master's in education.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	125
International Students	15
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Concentrations Within Education

If you plan to be a education major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Ashland University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration	76
Teacher Education Subject Specific	45
Curriculum & Instruction	28
Special Education	19

Related Majors

• Communication & Journalism
• History

Careers That Education Grads May Go Into

A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OH, the home state for Ashland University.

Occupation	Jobs in OH	Average Salary in OH
High School Teachers	52,240	$61,930
Elementary School Teachers	51,880	$62,430
Teacher Assistants	40,710	$27,290
Middle School Teachers	32,080	$62,130
Preschool Teachers	15,390	$29,020

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Ll1324 under License

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