Education at Gonzaga University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Gonzaga University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gonzaga University sits in Spokane, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gonzaga University
Online coursework is an option at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Gonzaga University
Rankings can help you compare Gonzaga University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 197 |
| Best Value | Washington | #43 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1536 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #3 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 197 |
| Best Value | Washington | #43 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1536 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Gonzaga University
Students who complete Gonzaga 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 | $49,778 |
| 2 years | $55,776 |
| 3 years | $50,783 |
| 4 years | $54,525 |
| 5 years | $62,543 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Gonzaga University report median earnings of $54,525, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Gonzaga University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Gonzaga University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.