Education at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Valparaiso University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Many students take online classes at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) studied exclusively online and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Valparaiso University
Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #16 of 35 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #24 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #80 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #156 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #606 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Valparaiso University
Those who finish Valparaiso University’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 | $39,912 |
| 2 years | $39,208 |
| 3 years | $41,780 |
| 4 years | $42,958 |
| 5 years | $48,557 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Valparaiso University take home a median $42,958, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Valparaiso University stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Valparaiso University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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