Education at Elon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Elon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Elon University sits in Elon, NC.
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Studying Online at Elon University
Elon University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Education Graduates from Elon University
Those who finish Elon University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,090 |
| 3 years | $41,911 |
| 4 years | $44,611 |
| 5 years | $48,252 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Elon University report median earnings of $44,611, compared with $66,004 for all Elon University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Elon University is $20,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Elon University work across a variety of fields. 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.