Education at James Madison University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Many students take online classes at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 389 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #301 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1101 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from James Madison University
Students who complete James Madison University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,478 |
| 2 years | $51,898 |
| 3 years | $51,636 |
| 4 years | $65,236 |
| 5 years | $57,880 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from James Madison University earn a median of $65,236, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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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