Education at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Studying Online at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Many students take online classes at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Among 23,069 students, 127 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Use these rankings to compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #37 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #70 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #126 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Graduates of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’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 | $42,091 |
| 2 years | $37,515 |
| 3 years | $44,929 |
| 4 years | $51,242 |
| 5 years | $66,197 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $51,242, compared with $77,339 for all California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo stands at $18,090.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo work across a variety of fields. Below 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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