Education at Assumption University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Assumption University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Assumption University is in Worcester, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Assumption University
Online coursework is an option at Assumption University. Among 2,037 students, 213 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 61 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Assumption University
Use these rankings to compare Assumption University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 118 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #34 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #76 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1433 of 1,591 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 118 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #34 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #76 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1433 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Assumption University
Those who finish Assumption 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 | $47,809 |
| 2 years | $48,809 |
| 3 years | $51,742 |
| 4 years | $56,875 |
| 5 years | $61,538 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Assumption University earn a median of $56,875, compared with $59,005 for all Assumption University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Assumption University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Assumption University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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