Education at Friends University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Friends University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Friends University is in Wichita, KS.
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Studying Online at Friends University
Online coursework is an option at Friends University. Of 1,961 students, 250 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 687 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Friends University
Rankings can help you compare Friends University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #18 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #18 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #120 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #158 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1377 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Friends University
Graduates of Friends 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 | $43,857 |
| 2 years | $41,089 |
| 3 years | $49,729 |
| 4 years | $51,301 |
| 5 years | $57,755 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Friends University report median earnings of $51,301, compared with $59,323 for all Friends University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Friends University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Friends University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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