Education at McKendree University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at McKendree University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
McKendree University is in Lebanon, IL.
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Studying Online at McKendree University
Online coursework is an option at McKendree University. Of 2,392 students, 891 (37%) studied exclusively online and 994 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at McKendree University
Use these rankings to compare McKendree University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #40 of 51 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #43 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #149 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #188 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1308 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #40 of 51 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #43 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #149 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #188 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1041 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1308 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from McKendree University
Graduates of McKendree 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 | $54,257 |
| 2 years | $43,397 |
| 3 years | $43,939 |
| 4 years | $48,636 |
| 5 years | $53,403 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from McKendree University earn a median of $48,636, compared with $64,231 for all McKendree University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from McKendree University is $20,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at McKendree University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.