Education at Georgia Southern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Georgia Southern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia Southern University
Distance learning is available at Georgia Southern University. Among 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Georgia Southern University
Use these rankings to compare Georgia Southern University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #38 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #184 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #237 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #876 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1089 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #38 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #184 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #237 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #876 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1089 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Students who complete Georgia Southern 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 | $46,420 |
| 2 years | $46,662 |
| 3 years | $48,355 |
| 4 years | $52,661 |
| 5 years | $58,327 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Georgia Southern University take home a median $52,661, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Georgia Southern University is $25,812.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Georgia Southern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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