Education at Northern State University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Northern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Northern State University
Many students take online classes at Northern State University. Among 3,708 students, 1,636 (44%) studied exclusively online and 735 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northern State University
Use these rankings to compare Northern State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1111 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northern State University
Graduates of Northern State 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 | $39,435 |
| 2 years | $39,950 |
| 3 years | $42,044 |
| 4 years | $45,768 |
| 5 years | $49,984 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Northern State University take home a median $45,768, compared with $48,362 for all Northern State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Northern State University is $24,242.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Northern State University pursue many career paths. 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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