Education at Red Rocks Community College
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Red Rocks Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Red Rocks Community College is in Lakewood, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Red Rocks Community College
Many students take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. Of 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Red Rocks Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Red Rocks Community College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #5 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #14 of 32 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #36 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #915 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Red Rocks Community College
Graduates of Red Rocks Community 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 | $26,950 |
| 2 years | $23,246 |
| 4 years | $27,220 |
| 5 years | $36,174 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Red Rocks Community College earn a median of $27,220, compared with $55,219 for all Red Rocks Community College graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Red Rocks Community College go on to a range of careers. 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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