Education at University of Puget Sound
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Puget Sound sits in Tacoma, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Education Rankings at University of Puget Sound
Rankings can help you compare University of Puget Sound’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #20 of 46 |
| Best Value | Washington | #44 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #81 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #180 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #344 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1554 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Puget Sound
Students who complete University of Puget Sound’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,283 |
| 2 years | $53,685 |
| 3 years | $62,873 |
| 4 years | $70,693 |
| 5 years | $74,326 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Puget Sound report median earnings of $70,693, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Puget Sound go on to a range of careers. 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.