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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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.