Education at University at Albany
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany sits in Albany, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Albany
Online coursework is an option at University at Albany. Among 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #38 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #926 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #38 of 90 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #305 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #926 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University at Albany
Students who complete University at Albany’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 | $49,277 |
| 2 years | $46,773 |
| 3 years | $50,825 |
| 4 years | $55,942 |
| 5 years | $61,147 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University at Albany report median earnings of $55,942, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University at Albany work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.