Education at Capital University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Capital University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capital University is located in Columbus, OH.
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Studying Online at Capital University
Online coursework is an option at Capital University. Of 2,263 students, 101 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,022 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Capital University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capital University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #16 of 61 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #789 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,591 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #16 of 61 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #182 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #789 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Capital University
Those who finish Capital University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,416 |
| 2 years | $34,945 |
| 3 years | $38,693 |
| 4 years | $42,946 |
| 5 years | $48,751 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Capital University earn a median of $42,946, compared with $55,523 for all Capital University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Capital University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Capital 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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