Education at University of Central Arkansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at University of Central Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Central Arkansas
Distance learning is available at University of Central Arkansas. Of 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Central Arkansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Central Arkansas’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #25 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #243 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #888 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1084 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Central Arkansas
Graduates of University of Central Arkansas’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 | $41,995 |
| 2 years | $41,870 |
| 3 years | $39,884 |
| 4 years | $42,683 |
| 5 years | $48,638 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Central Arkansas report median earnings of $42,683, compared with $49,531 for all University of Central Arkansas graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of Central Arkansas comes in at $23,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Central Arkansas pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.