Education at Utah Tech University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Utah Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Utah Tech University is located in Saint George, UT.
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Online Class Availability at Utah Tech University
Distance learning is available at Utah Tech University. Of 13,167 students, 1,496 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,361 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Utah Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Utah Tech University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Utah | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #42 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #48 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #817 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,611 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Utah | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #42 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #48 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #817 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Utah Tech University
Graduates of Utah Tech 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 | $42,715 |
| 2 years | $37,604 |
| 3 years | $41,881 |
| 4 years | $45,705 |
| 5 years | $50,820 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Utah Tech University report median earnings of $45,705, compared with $40,939 for all Utah Tech University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Utah Tech University comes in at $27,565.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Utah Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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