Education at University of Bridgeport
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at University of Bridgeport. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Bridgeport sits in Bridgeport, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Bridgeport
Online coursework is an option at University of Bridgeport. Among 3,838 students, 936 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,954 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Bridgeport
Use these rankings to compare University of Bridgeport’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #14 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #58 of 118 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #715 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1311 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #14 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #58 of 118 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #715 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1311 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Bridgeport
Those who finish University of Bridgeport’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 | $57,130 |
| 2 years | $60,532 |
| 3 years | $64,629 |
| 4 years | $71,130 |
| 5 years | $71,320 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Bridgeport take home a median $71,130, compared with $62,756 for all University of Bridgeport graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Bridgeport work across a variety of fields. Here 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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