Education at Piedmont University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Piedmont University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Piedmont University is located in Demorest, GA.
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Studying Online at Piedmont University
Distance learning is available at Piedmont University. Of 1,857 students, 617 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 411 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Piedmont University
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #44 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #294 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #725 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1105 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #44 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #294 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #725 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1105 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Piedmont University
Graduates of Piedmont 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 | $49,509 |
| 2 years | $50,051 |
| 3 years | $53,263 |
| 4 years | $57,525 |
| 5 years | $66,995 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Piedmont University report median earnings of $57,525, compared with $56,442 for all Piedmont University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Piedmont University is $30,026.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Piedmont 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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