Education at Wayland Baptist University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Wayland Baptist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wayland Baptist University is in Plainview, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayland Baptist University
Online coursework is an option at Wayland Baptist University. Of 2,809 students, 1,110 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,018 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Wayland Baptist University
Rankings can help you compare Wayland Baptist University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1137 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1438 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Wayland Baptist University
Students who complete Wayland Baptist 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 | $35,125 |
| 4 years | $38,336 |
| 5 years | $42,735 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Wayland Baptist University take home a median $38,336, compared with $53,748 for all Wayland Baptist University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Wayland Baptist University stands at $31,694.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Wayland Baptist University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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