Education at Temple University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Temple University
Online coursework is an option at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Temple University
Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 247 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #67 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #203 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1436 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 247 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #67 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #203 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1436 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,920 |
| 2 years | $50,273 |
| 3 years | $53,376 |
| 4 years | $59,660 |
| 5 years | $58,688 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Temple University take home a median $59,660, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Temple University stands at $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Below 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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