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Education at Southwest Minnesota State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Southwest Minnesota State University
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.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University

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

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