Education at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College is located in Clarkston, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Distance learning is available at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Among 3,282 students, 1,360 (41%) studied exclusively online and 827 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #16 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #46 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #109 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #361 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #384 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1521 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Students who complete Georgia Piedmont Technical 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 | $23,612 |
| 2 years | $20,413 |
| 3 years | $16,949 |
| 4 years | $22,952 |
| 5 years | $24,804 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College take home a median $22,952, compared with $35,564 for all Georgia Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, 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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