Education at Wayne State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Wayne State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wayne State College sits in Wayne, NE.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State College
Many students take online classes at Wayne State College. Of 4,666 students, 720 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,207 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Wayne State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State College’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #7 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #56 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #529 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #721 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Wayne State College
Students who complete Wayne State College’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 | $46,277 |
| 2 years | $44,081 |
| 3 years | $46,173 |
| 4 years | $51,088 |
| 5 years | $53,329 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Wayne State College take home a median $51,088, compared with $48,788 for all Wayne State College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Wayne State College comes in at $22,728.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Wayne State College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.