Education at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
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Studying Online at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #55 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #181 of 247 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #840 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Students who complete Northampton County Area Community 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 | $19,466 |
| 2 years | $17,470 |
| 4 years | $30,206 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of $30,206, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Northampton County Area Community College is $13,796.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Northampton County Area Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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