Education at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #201 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1132 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #201 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1132 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Those who finish Northern Kentucky University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,331 |
| 2 years | $46,972 |
| 3 years | $54,904 |
| 4 years | $42,587 |
| 5 years | $45,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $42,587, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $28,917.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Northern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
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