Education at Wichita State University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Wichita State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wichita State University
Many students take online classes at Wichita State University. Of 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Wichita State University
Rankings can help you compare Wichita State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #81 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #653 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #81 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #653 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Wichita State University
Graduates of Wichita 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 | $46,135 |
| 2 years | $44,950 |
| 3 years | $46,792 |
| 4 years | $50,535 |
| 5 years | $53,578 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $50,535, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Wichita State University is $26,198.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Wichita State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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