Education at Belhaven University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Belhaven University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Belhaven University is located in Jackson, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Belhaven University
Online coursework is an option at Belhaven University. Among 4,213 students, 2,224 (53%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 313 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Belhaven University
Use these rankings to compare Belhaven University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #252 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #326 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1212 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1262 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #252 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #326 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1212 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1262 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Belhaven University
Students who complete Belhaven 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 | $41,200 |
| 2 years | $40,483 |
| 3 years | $44,495 |
| 4 years | $52,153 |
| 5 years | $51,876 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Belhaven University take home a median $52,153, compared with $49,668 for all Belhaven University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Belhaven University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.