Education at Duquesne University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Duquesne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Duquesne University
Online coursework is an option at Duquesne University. Among 8,234 students, 561 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Duquesne University
Rankings can help you compare Duquesne University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 86 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #82 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #108 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #229 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #389 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1525 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 86 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #82 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #108 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #229 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #389 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1525 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Duquesne University
Those who finish Duquesne 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 | $39,053 |
| 2 years | $41,465 |
| 3 years | $45,448 |
| 4 years | $49,619 |
| 5 years | $55,254 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Duquesne University report median earnings of $49,619, compared with $73,066 for all Duquesne University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Duquesne University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Duquesne University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.