Education at Worcester State University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Worcester State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Worcester State University sits in Worcester, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Worcester State University
Distance learning is available at Worcester State University. Among 5,745 students, 747 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,854 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Worcester State University
Rankings can help you compare Worcester State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 54 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #11 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #13 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #645 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Worcester State University
Students who complete Worcester State 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 | $48,154 |
| 2 years | $43,472 |
| 3 years | $47,622 |
| 4 years | $49,726 |
| 5 years | $54,091 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Worcester State University take home a median $49,726, compared with $56,057 for all Worcester State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Worcester State University comes in at $22,971.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Worcester State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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