Education at Eastern Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Eastern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
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Studying Online at Eastern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Michigan University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #26 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #937 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1241 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #26 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #937 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1241 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Eastern Michigan University
Graduates of Eastern Michigan 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 | $44,895 |
| 2 years | $42,034 |
| 3 years | $43,650 |
| 4 years | $47,810 |
| 5 years | $50,807 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $47,810, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University is $33,545.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Eastern Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.