Education at University of South Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at University of South Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Alabama sits in Mobile, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Of 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of South Alabama
Use these rankings to compare University of South Alabama’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #194 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #216 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #806 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1118 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #9 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #194 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #216 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #806 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1118 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of South Alabama
Those who finish University of South Alabama’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,040 |
| 2 years | $40,967 |
| 3 years | $41,348 |
| 4 years | $46,744 |
| 5 years | $49,748 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of South Alabama take home a median $46,744, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of South Alabama is $26,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of South Alabama work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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