Education at University of Louisiana at Monroe
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Louisiana at Monroe. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is located in Monroe, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Distance learning is available at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Among 8,601 students, 1,277 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,654 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Rankings can help you compare University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #137 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #908 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 20 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #137 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #908 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,002 |
| 2 years | $43,532 |
| 3 years | $45,709 |
| 4 years | $49,304 |
| 5 years | $48,735 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe earn a median of $49,304, compared with $57,870 for all University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe comes in at $25,003.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Louisiana at Monroe work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.