Education at Southwest Minnesota State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Minnesota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Minnesota State University sits in Marshall, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Southwest Minnesota State University
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Minnesota State University. Among 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southwest Minnesota State University
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Minnesota State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #28 of 37 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #62 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #123 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1083 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University
Graduates of Southwest Minnesota State 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 | $40,556 |
| 2 years | $46,561 |
| 3 years | $49,241 |
| 4 years | $53,941 |
| 5 years | $55,405 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn a median of $53,941, compared with $55,618 for all Southwest Minnesota State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University comes in at $28,847.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Southwest Minnesota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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