Education at Central Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA.
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Studying Online at Central Washington University
Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Central Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Central Washington University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #8 of 46 |
| Best Value | Washington | #32 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #625 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Central Washington University
Graduates of Central Washington 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 | $46,806 |
| 2 years | $43,938 |
| 3 years | $50,781 |
| 4 years | $56,999 |
| 5 years | $65,503 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $56,999, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Central Washington University stands at $21,864.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Central Washington University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, 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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