Education at University of Southern California
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California sits in Los Angeles, CA.
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Studying Online at University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern California’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #96 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #172 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1489 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | California | #96 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #172 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1489 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Southern California
Students who complete University of Southern California’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,642 |
| 2 years | $67,304 |
| 3 years | $72,387 |
| 4 years | $79,898 |
| 5 years | $84,104 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $79,898, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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