Education at Elmhurst University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Elmhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elmhurst University sits in Elmhurst, IL.
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Studying Online at Elmhurst University
Distance learning is available at Elmhurst University. Of 3,997 students, 604 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,564 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Elmhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Elmhurst University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #35 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #147 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1078 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Elmhurst University
Those who finish Elmhurst University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,053 |
| 2 years | $37,398 |
| 3 years | $45,437 |
| 4 years | $49,690 |
| 5 years | $55,076 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Elmhurst University earn a median of $49,690, compared with $68,641 for all Elmhurst University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Elmhurst University stands at $25,532.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Elmhurst 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
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