Education at University of Portland
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at University of Portland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Portland is in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at University of Portland
Online coursework is an option at University of Portland. Of 3,285 students, 12 (0%) studied exclusively online and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Portland
Use these rankings to compare University of Portland’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #23 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #178 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1540 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 24 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #23 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #178 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1540 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Portland
Graduates of University of Portland’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 | $53,269 |
| 2 years | $43,932 |
| 3 years | $47,998 |
| 4 years | $51,786 |
| 5 years | $57,740 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Portland take home a median $51,786, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Portland comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Portland work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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
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