Education at Hardin-Simmons University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Hardin-Simmons University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hardin-Simmons University is in Abilene, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Hardin-Simmons University
Online coursework is an option at Hardin-Simmons University. Of 1,665 students, 148 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 729 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Hardin-Simmons University
Use these rankings to compare Hardin-Simmons University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #79 of 101 |
| Best Value | Texas | #88 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #124 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #150 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1104 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1138 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Hardin-Simmons University
Those who finish Hardin-Simmons 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 | $43,998 |
| 2 years | $40,125 |
| 3 years | $43,358 |
| 4 years | $48,294 |
| 5 years | $50,931 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Hardin-Simmons University report median earnings of $48,294, compared with $55,720 for all Hardin-Simmons University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Hardin-Simmons University stands at $27,709.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Hardin-Simmons 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
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