Education at Western Oregon University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Oregon University is in Monmouth, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Oregon University
Online coursework is an option at Western Oregon University. Among 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Oregon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Oregon University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 24 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #14 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 197 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #921 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Oregon University
Students who complete Western Oregon 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 | $46,568 |
| 2 years | $45,880 |
| 3 years | $47,488 |
| 4 years | $53,154 |
| 5 years | $57,147 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Western Oregon University earn a median of $53,154, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Western Oregon University is $22,979.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Western Oregon University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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