Education at Otterbein University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Otterbein University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Otterbein University is in Westerville, OH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Otterbein University
Many students take online classes at Otterbein University. Among 2,332 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 350 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Otterbein University
Rankings can help you compare Otterbein University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #17 of 61 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #42 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #111 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #165 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #819 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1196 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Otterbein University
Students who complete Otterbein 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 | $34,211 |
| 2 years | $33,944 |
| 3 years | $37,218 |
| 4 years | $40,418 |
| 5 years | $45,449 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Otterbein University take home a median $40,418, compared with $62,117 for all Otterbein University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Otterbein University is $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Otterbein University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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