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Education at Marshall University

Education at Marshall University

If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Marshall University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.

Studying Online at Marshall University

Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Education Rankings at Marshall University

Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value West Virginia #4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #7 of 16
Best Value Southeast (Region) #98 of 390
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #226 of 389
Best Value Nationwide #348 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1202 of 1,611

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southeast (Region) #98 of 390
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #226 of 389
Best Value Nationwide #348 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1202 of 1,611

Earnings for Education Graduates from Marshall University

Students who complete Marshall University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Marshall University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,825
2 years $38,358
3 years $42,454
4 years $47,617
5 years $50,112

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Marshall University take home a median $47,617, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Marshall University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Education graduates from Marshall University is $25,886.

Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates

Students who finish Education program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

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