Education at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island
Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Among 17,210 students, 818 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Rhode Island
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rhode Island’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 118 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #975 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 118 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #38 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #975 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Rhode Island
Those who finish University of Rhode Island’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,956 |
| 2 years | $39,148 |
| 3 years | $45,074 |
| 4 years | $49,001 |
| 5 years | $61,684 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Rhode Island take home a median $49,001, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of Rhode Island is $23,638.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Here 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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