Education at Dakota State University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dakota State University is located in Madison, SD.
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Studying Online at Dakota State University
Distance learning is available at Dakota State University. Of 3,774 students, 2,271 (60%) studied exclusively online and 682 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Dakota State University
Rankings can help you compare Dakota State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #108 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #144 of 178 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Dakota State University
Students who complete Dakota State 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 | $38,694 |
| 2 years | $39,672 |
| 3 years | $39,367 |
| 4 years | $43,477 |
| 5 years | $47,309 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Dakota State University take home a median $43,477, compared with $70,937 for all Dakota State University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Dakota State University stands at $28,800.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Dakota State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.