Education at Cumberland University
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Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cumberland University
Online coursework is an option at Cumberland University. Among 3,457 students, 400 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,350 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Cumberland University
Rankings can help you compare Cumberland University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #24 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #34 of 38 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #274 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1019 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1429 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Cumberland University
Those who finish Cumberland 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 | $38,615 |
| 2 years | $38,191 |
| 3 years | $41,242 |
| 4 years | $48,093 |
| 5 years | $53,446 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Cumberland University take home a median $48,093, compared with $67,225 for all Cumberland University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Cumberland University work across a variety of fields. 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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