Education at Santa Clara University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Santa Clara University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA.
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Studying Online at Santa Clara University
Many students take online classes at Santa Clara University. Among 9,728 students, 500 (5%) studied exclusively online and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Santa Clara University
Use these rankings to compare Santa Clara University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #8 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #104 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #187 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1590 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Santa Clara University
Students who complete Santa Clara 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 | $79,921 |
| 2 years | $59,280 |
| 3 years | $63,329 |
| 4 years | $69,711 |
| 5 years | $79,261 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Santa Clara University earn a median of $69,711, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Santa Clara University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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