Education at Southern Utah University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Southern Utah University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Utah University is in Cedar City, UT.
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Studying Online at Southern Utah University
Distance learning is available at Southern Utah University. Among 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southern Utah University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Utah University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #6 of 65 |
| Best Value | Utah | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #405 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southern Utah University
Graduates of Southern Utah 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 | $45,937 |
| 2 years | $46,492 |
| 3 years | $48,220 |
| 4 years | $57,605 |
| 5 years | $67,646 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Southern Utah University report median earnings of $57,605, compared with $42,676 for all Southern Utah University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Southern Utah University stands at $12,708.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Southern Utah University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, 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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