Education at University of California-San Diego
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-San Diego sits in La Jolla, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of California-San Diego
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #45 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #80 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of California-San Diego
Graduates of University of California-San Diego’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,702 |
| 2 years | $80,876 |
| 3 years | $84,021 |
| 4 years | $87,621 |
| 5 years | $90,573 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of California-San Diego report median earnings of $87,621, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of California-San Diego go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
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