Education at University of California-Santa Cruz
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Santa Cruz’s Education program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #71 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #128 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #703 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’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 | $53,511 |
| 2 years | $54,894 |
| 3 years | $57,162 |
| 4 years | $65,221 |
| 5 years | $66,992 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz take home a median $65,221, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of California-Santa Cruz pursue many career paths. 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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