Education at Vanderbilt University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Vanderbilt University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Use these rankings to compare Vanderbilt University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 38 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #25 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #260 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #977 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 38 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #25 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #260 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #478 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #977 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Students who complete Vanderbilt University’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 | $54,567 |
| 2 years | $55,670 |
| 3 years | $58,365 |
| 4 years | $65,674 |
| 5 years | $73,042 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Vanderbilt University take home a median $65,674, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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