Education at University of the Cumberlands
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at University of the Cumberlands. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of the Cumberlands is in Williamsburg, KY.
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Online Class Availability at University of the Cumberlands
Many students take online classes at University of the Cumberlands. Of 22,120 students, 13,667 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,078 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of the Cumberlands
Use these rankings to compare University of the Cumberlands’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #142 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #538 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1005 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 23 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #142 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #162 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #538 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1005 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of the Cumberlands
Graduates of University of the Cumberlands’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,558 |
| 2 years | $41,654 |
| 3 years | $44,919 |
| 4 years | $49,111 |
| 5 years | $51,713 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of the Cumberlands report median earnings of $49,111, compared with $50,742 for all University of the Cumberlands graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of the Cumberlands stands at $22,782.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of the Cumberlands pursue many career paths. 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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