Education at Southern Methodist University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Southern Methodist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Methodist University
Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southern Methodist University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Methodist University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 171 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Texas | #101 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #169 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1566 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 171 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Texas | #101 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #169 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1566 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southern Methodist University
Those who finish Southern Methodist University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,333 |
| 2 years | $57,017 |
| 3 years | $59,064 |
| 4 years | $61,932 |
| 5 years | $70,624 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Southern Methodist University earn a median of $61,932, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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