Education at University of California-Santa Barbara
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what University of California-Santa Barbara. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Barbara
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Graduates of University of California-Santa Barbara’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $63,997 |
| 3 years | $62,725 |
| 4 years | $77,662 |
| 5 years | $81,147 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara report median earnings of $77,662, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of California-Santa Barbara work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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