Education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is located in Rome, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Distance learning is available at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Among 7,282 students, 3,202 (44%) studied exclusively online and 1,453 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #2 of 52 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #34 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #302 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1369 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Students who complete Georgia Northwestern Technical College’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 | $17,880 |
| 2 years | $12,056 |
| 3 years | $15,231 |
| 4 years | $16,328 |
| 5 years | $19,142 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Georgia Northwestern Technical College earn a median of $16,328, compared with $37,626 for all Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduates — about 57% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College work across a variety of fields. 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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