Education at The Catholic University of America
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what The Catholic University of America. Get started with the following essential facts.
The Catholic University of America sits in Washington, DC.
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Online & Distance Learning at The Catholic University of America
Many students take online classes at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Education Graduates from The Catholic University of America
Those who finish The Catholic University of America’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $44,835 |
| 3 years | $47,664 |
| 4 years | $54,358 |
| 5 years | $52,571 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from The Catholic University of America take home a median $54,358, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at The Catholic University of America 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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