Education at California Lutheran University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at California Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California Lutheran University sits in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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Online Class Availability at California Lutheran University
Many students take online classes at California Lutheran University. Among 3,351 students, 225 (7%) studied exclusively online and 281 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at California Lutheran University
These rankings give you a sense of how California Lutheran University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #83 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1346 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #83 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1346 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from California Lutheran University
Students who complete California Lutheran 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 | $61,258 |
| 2 years | $66,133 |
| 3 years | $69,542 |
| 4 years | $72,217 |
| 5 years | $91,211 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from California Lutheran University take home a median $72,217, compared with $61,844 for all California Lutheran University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at California Lutheran University go on to a range of careers. 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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