Education at The University of Texas at Austin
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, TX.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Austin
Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas at Austin. Among 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Austin’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #72 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #131 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #970 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 171 |
| Best Value | Texas | #72 of 102 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #131 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #970 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Graduates of The University of Texas at Austin’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 | $53,843 |
| 2 years | $52,828 |
| 3 years | $55,370 |
| 4 years | $64,133 |
| 5 years | $72,994 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from The University of Texas at Austin report median earnings of $64,133, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at The University of Texas at Austin go on to a range of careers. 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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