Education at Ramapo College of New Jersey
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Ramapo College of New Jersey. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is located in Mahwah, NJ.
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Online Class Availability at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Online coursework is an option at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Among 5,981 students, 255 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,193 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rankings can help you compare Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #2 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 247 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 246 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #2 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 247 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #19 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1001 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Students who complete Ramapo College of New Jersey’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 | $59,788 |
| 2 years | $63,023 |
| 3 years | $70,150 |
| 4 years | $80,588 |
| 5 years | $90,464 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey take home a median $80,588, compared with $63,708 for all Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Ramapo College of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.