Education at University of Georgia
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of Georgia’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 389 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #24 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #545 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 389 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #24 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #545 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Georgia
Those who finish University of Georgia’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 | $53,367 |
| 2 years | $52,898 |
| 3 years | $55,496 |
| 4 years | $61,704 |
| 5 years | $68,309 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $61,704, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Georgia is $20,410.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Georgia 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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