Education at Georgia Southwestern State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Southwestern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Southwestern State University sits in Americus, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Southwestern State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia Southwestern State University. Among 3,700 students, 1,655 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,253 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Georgia Southwestern State University
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Southwestern State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #25 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #563 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University
Those who finish Georgia Southwestern State 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 | $42,533 |
| 2 years | $38,751 |
| 3 years | $41,784 |
| 4 years | $45,895 |
| 5 years | $51,472 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn a median of $45,895, compared with $51,263 for all Georgia Southwestern State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University is $26,431.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Georgia Southwestern State University pursue many career paths. Below 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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