Education at Ferrum College
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Ferrum College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ferrum College sits in Ferrum, VA.
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Studying Online at Ferrum College
Distance learning is available at Ferrum College. Among 763 students, 36 (5%) studied exclusively online and 319 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Ferrum College
Rankings can help you compare Ferrum College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #21 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #32 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #334 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #377 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1265 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1572 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Ferrum College
Graduates of Ferrum 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 | $28,122 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 4 years | $42,273 |
| 5 years | $48,774 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Ferrum College earn a median of $42,273, compared with $39,251 for all Ferrum College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Ferrum College is $31,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Ferrum College 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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