Education at Radford University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Radford University is in Radford, VA.
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Studying Online at Radford University
Online coursework is an option at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Radford University
Rankings can help you compare Radford University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #22 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #873 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #977 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Radford University
Graduates of Radford 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 | $42,956 |
| 2 years | $40,294 |
| 3 years | $44,020 |
| 4 years | $47,595 |
| 5 years | $52,056 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Radford University take home a median $47,595, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Radford University comes in at $25,523.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Radford University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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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