Education at Buena Vista University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Buena Vista University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Buena Vista University sits in Storm Lake, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Buena Vista University
Many students take online classes at Buena Vista University. Among 1,890 students, 1,080 (57%) studied exclusively online and 74 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Buena Vista University
Rankings can help you compare Buena Vista University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #87 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #941 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Buena Vista University
Those who finish Buena Vista 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 | $45,869 |
| 2 years | $46,355 |
| 3 years | $47,922 |
| 4 years | $51,777 |
| 5 years | $53,557 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Buena Vista University report median earnings of $51,777, compared with $50,278 for all Buena Vista University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Buena Vista University comes in at $34,335.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Buena Vista University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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