Education at Aurora University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Aurora University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Aurora University sits in Aurora, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Aurora University
Online coursework is an option at Aurora University. Among 5,923 students, 1,827 (31%) studied exclusively online and 802 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Aurora University
These rankings give you a sense of how Aurora University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #131 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #957 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #17 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #32 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #131 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #323 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #957 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Aurora University
Students who complete Aurora University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,171 |
| 2 years | $54,073 |
| 3 years | $49,315 |
| 4 years | $56,410 |
| 5 years | $65,709 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Aurora University earn a median of $56,410, compared with $56,326 for all Aurora University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Aurora University stands at $24,197.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Aurora University pursue many career paths. 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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