Education at Rockhurst University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Rockhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rockhurst University sits in Kansas City, MO.
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Studying Online at Rockhurst University
Distance learning is available at Rockhurst University. Of 3,577 students, 775 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Rockhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rockhurst University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #3 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #38 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #126 of 174 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1172 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Rockhurst University
Graduates of Rockhurst 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 | $34,706 |
| 2 years | $36,982 |
| 3 years | $44,790 |
| 4 years | $47,308 |
| 5 years | $52,716 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Rockhurst University earn a median of $47,308, compared with $78,410 for all Rockhurst University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Rockhurst University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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