Education at Samford University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University sits in Birmingham, AL.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Many students take online classes at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Samford University
Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #371 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #609 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1487 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #371 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #609 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1487 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Samford University
Students who complete Samford 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 | $55,565 |
| 2 years | $57,044 |
| 3 years | $60,129 |
| 4 years | $62,020 |
| 5 years | $62,577 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Samford University report median earnings of $62,020, compared with $80,035 for all Samford University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Samford University is $24,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Samford University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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