Education at Western Connecticut State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Connecticut State University sits in Danbury, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Connecticut State University
Distance learning is available at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Connecticut State University
Use these rankings to compare Western Connecticut State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #53 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #621 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #960 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #53 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #621 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #960 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Connecticut State University
Those who finish Western Connecticut State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,701 |
| 2 years | $41,740 |
| 3 years | $48,792 |
| 4 years | $55,825 |
| 5 years | $61,923 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Western Connecticut State University report median earnings of $55,825, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Western Connecticut State University comes in at $24,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. 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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