Education at Southern Oregon University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Southern Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Oregon University is in Ashland, OR.
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Studying Online at Southern Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Southern Oregon University. Among 5,113 students, 652 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southern Oregon University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Oregon University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #11 of 24 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #133 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #136 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #849 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southern Oregon University
Those who finish Southern Oregon 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 | $42,776 |
| 2 years | $42,875 |
| 3 years | $47,582 |
| 4 years | $52,856 |
| 5 years | $58,142 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Southern Oregon University report median earnings of $52,856, compared with $49,045 for all Southern Oregon University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Southern Oregon University comes in at $28,906.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Southern Oregon University go on to a range of careers. 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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