Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.
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Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Among 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 247 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #134 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1163 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 247 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #134 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1163 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania’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 | $47,231 |
| 2 years | $48,464 |
| 3 years | $49,813 |
| 4 years | $54,937 |
| 5 years | $57,705 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $54,937, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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