Education at Alma College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Alma College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alma College is located in Alma, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Alma College
Online coursework is an option at Alma College. Of 1,197 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 38 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Alma College
These rankings give you a sense of how Alma College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #30 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #34 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #193 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #196 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1332 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1371 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Alma College
Graduates of Alma College’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 | $38,213 |
| 2 years | $37,748 |
| 3 years | $36,758 |
| 4 years | $41,720 |
| 5 years | $46,420 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Alma College report median earnings of $41,720, compared with $46,205 for all Alma College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Alma College comes in at $29,062.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Alma College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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