Education at University of Memphis
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis
Online coursework is an option at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Memphis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #16 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #22 of 38 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #176 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #666 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1115 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #16 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #22 of 38 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #176 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #666 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1115 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Memphis
Graduates of University of Memphis’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,923 |
| 2 years | $44,245 |
| 3 years | $41,148 |
| 4 years | $44,678 |
| 5 years | $49,399 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Memphis take home a median $44,678, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of Memphis is $24,528.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.