Education at Marquette University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Marquette University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marquette University is in Milwaukee, WI.
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Online Class Availability at Marquette University
Many students take online classes at Marquette University. Among 11,746 students, 546 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Marquette University
These rankings give you a sense of how Marquette University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 222 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #40 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #216 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #359 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1442 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 222 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #40 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #216 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #359 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1442 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Marquette University
Students who complete Marquette 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 | $43,343 |
| 2 years | $43,501 |
| 3 years | $46,375 |
| 4 years | $49,740 |
| 5 years | $57,992 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Marquette University take home a median $49,740, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Marquette University comes in at $25,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Marquette University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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