Education at University of West Georgia
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at University of West Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Georgia is in Carrollton, GA.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of West Georgia. Of 14,337 students, 7,383 (51%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of West Georgia
Rankings can help you compare University of West Georgia’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #31 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #204 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #527 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #31 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #204 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #527 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of West Georgia
Graduates of University of West Georgia’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 | $54,629 |
| 2 years | $54,484 |
| 3 years | $56,781 |
| 4 years | $61,074 |
| 5 years | $61,040 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of West Georgia report median earnings of $61,074, compared with $57,490 for all University of West Georgia graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from University of West Georgia is $26,108.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of West Georgia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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