Education at Western Colorado University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Western Colorado University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Colorado University is in Gunnison, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Colorado University
Online coursework is an option at Western Colorado University. Among 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Western Colorado University
Use these rankings to compare Western Colorado University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #21 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #28 of 32 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #57 of 65 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Colorado University
Students who complete Western Colorado University’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 | $42,272 |
| 2 years | $40,488 |
| 3 years | $43,479 |
| 4 years | $49,464 |
| 5 years | $54,853 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Western Colorado University report median earnings of $49,464, compared with $42,253 for all Western Colorado University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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