Education at University of the Southwest
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at University of the Southwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of the Southwest is in Hobbs, NM.
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Studying Online at University of the Southwest
Online coursework is an option at University of the Southwest. Among 1,130 students, 838 (74%) studied exclusively online and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of the Southwest
Use these rankings to compare University of the Southwest’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #115 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #139 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1018 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1062 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of the Southwest
Students who complete University of the Southwest’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,318 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $48,219 |
| 4 years | $53,738 |
| 5 years | $59,414 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of the Southwest report median earnings of $53,738, compared with $55,024 for all University of the Southwest graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of the Southwest is $24,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of the Southwest go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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