Education at Fort Valley State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Fort Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Valley State University is located in Fort Valley, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Fort Valley State University. Among 2,897 students, 338 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,647 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Fort Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Fort Valley State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #23 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #23 of 52 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #155 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #584 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1152 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Fort Valley State University
Those who finish Fort Valley State 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 | $47,857 |
| 2 years | $46,248 |
| 4 years | $54,833 |
| 5 years | $56,461 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Fort Valley State University take home a median $54,833, compared with $38,957 for all Fort Valley State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Fort Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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