Education at Stanford University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Stanford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Stanford University is in Stanford, CA.
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Online Class Availability at Stanford University
Online coursework is an option at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Stanford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Stanford University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #50 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 197 |
| Best Value | California | #50 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Stanford University
Graduates of Stanford 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 | $70,559 |
| 2 years | $83,080 |
| 3 years | $70,635 |
| 4 years | $80,042 |
| 5 years | $88,795 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Stanford University take home a median $80,042, compared with $153,326 for all Stanford University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Stanford University go on to a range of careers. Here 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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