Education at Clemson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.
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Studying Online at Clemson University
Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Clemson University
Use these rankings to compare Clemson University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #20 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #320 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #326 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #20 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #320 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #326 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,524 |
| 2 years | $37,408 |
| 3 years | $39,472 |
| 4 years | $45,175 |
| 5 years | $52,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $45,175, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Clemson University comes in at $24,516.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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