Education at Shenandoah University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Shenandoah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shenandoah University is in Winchester, VA.
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Studying Online at Shenandoah University
Many students take online classes at Shenandoah University. Among 4,454 students, 660 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,053 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Shenandoah University
These rankings give you a sense of how Shenandoah University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #30 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #370 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1467 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #9 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #30 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #370 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #385 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1467 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Shenandoah University
Students who complete Shenandoah 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 | $48,395 |
| 2 years | $41,761 |
| 3 years | $45,826 |
| 4 years | $49,814 |
| 5 years | $64,417 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Shenandoah University take home a median $49,814, compared with $75,461 for all Shenandoah University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Shenandoah University comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Shenandoah University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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