Education at Eastern Washington University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Washington University is in Cheney, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Washington University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Washington University. Among 10,492 students, 3,572 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,080 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Eastern Washington University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Washington University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #12 of 46 |
| Best Value | Washington | #27 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #56 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #103 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #529 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Eastern Washington University
Students who complete Eastern Washington 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 | $45,356 |
| 2 years | $47,791 |
| 3 years | $53,019 |
| 4 years | $61,238 |
| 5 years | $59,835 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Eastern Washington University report median earnings of $61,238, compared with $55,679 for all Eastern Washington University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Eastern Washington University comes in at $22,298.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Eastern Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.