Education at William & Mary
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary sits in Williamsburg, VA.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Many students take online classes at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at William & Mary
Rankings can help you compare William & Mary’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 389 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #20 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #324 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1166 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 389 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #20 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #324 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1166 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from William & Mary
Students who complete William & Mary’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 | $48,665 |
| 2 years | $46,797 |
| 3 years | $49,046 |
| 4 years | $56,073 |
| 5 years | $60,137 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from William & Mary take home a median $56,073, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at William & Mary pursue many career paths. Here are 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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