Education at University of California-Berkeley
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what University of California-Berkeley. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Berkeley is in Berkeley, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Berkeley
Many students take online classes at University of California-Berkeley. Among 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of California-Berkeley
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Berkeley’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #575 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #66 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #120 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #575 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of California-Berkeley
Those who finish University of California-Berkeley’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 | $85,849 |
| 2 years | $68,900 |
| 3 years | $71,682 |
| 4 years | $85,610 |
| 5 years | $84,150 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $85,610, compared with $106,510 for all University of California-Berkeley graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of California-Berkeley 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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