Education at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Maine sits in Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Maine | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #25 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #87 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #574 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Those who finish University of Southern Maine’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 | $39,385 |
| 2 years | $41,302 |
| 3 years | $46,037 |
| 4 years | $48,996 |
| 5 years | $52,666 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $48,996, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of Southern Maine stands at $26,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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