Education at Florida Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
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Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Atlantic University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #13 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #13 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #59 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #343 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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 | $48,410 |
| 2 years | $51,420 |
| 3 years | $50,444 |
| 4 years | $54,868 |
| 5 years | $57,796 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $54,868, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $21,217.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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