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Education at Western Colorado University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Western Colorado University
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.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Western Colorado University

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

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