Education at George Washington University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
George Washington University sits in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at George Washington University
Distance learning is available at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at George Washington University
Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1543 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #115 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #233 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1543 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from George Washington University
Students who complete George Washington 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 | $61,038 |
| 2 years | $59,007 |
| 3 years | $60,542 |
| 4 years | $69,539 |
| 5 years | $78,978 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $69,539, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.