Education at University of Colorado Boulder
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #26 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #58 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1098 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #2 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #26 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #58 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1098 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’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 | $44,292 |
| 2 years | $46,525 |
| 3 years | $52,717 |
| 4 years | $57,367 |
| 5 years | $64,903 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $57,367, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Below 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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