Education at North Carolina Central University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at North Carolina Central University. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.
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Studying Online at North Carolina Central University
Distance learning is available at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at North Carolina Central University
Rankings can help you compare North Carolina Central University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #29 of 64 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #44 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #214 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #802 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1116 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Students who complete North Carolina Central 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 | $45,278 |
| 2 years | $44,787 |
| 3 years | $47,949 |
| 4 years | $52,984 |
| 5 years | $51,844 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from North Carolina Central University report median earnings of $52,984, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from North Carolina Central University is $31,880.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at North Carolina Central University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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