Education at Francis Marion University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Francis Marion University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Francis Marion University is in Florence, SC.
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Studying Online at Francis Marion University
Online coursework is an option at Francis Marion University. Of 4,112 students, 808 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,232 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Francis Marion University
Use these rankings to compare Francis Marion University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #21 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #759 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1486 of 1,611 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #21 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #197 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #759 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1486 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Francis Marion University
Students who complete Francis Marion 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 | $35,969 |
| 2 years | $36,115 |
| 3 years | $39,137 |
| 4 years | $41,353 |
| 5 years | $48,639 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Francis Marion University report median earnings of $41,353, compared with $50,659 for all Francis Marion University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Francis Marion University stands at $29,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Francis Marion University pursue many career paths. Here 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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