Education at Shorter University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Shorter University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shorter University sits in Rome, GA.
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Studying Online at Shorter University
Many students take online classes at Shorter University. Of 1,318 students, 291 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Shorter University
Use these rankings to compare Shorter University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #31 of 51 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #37 of 52 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #242 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #291 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #893 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1353 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Shorter University
Those who finish Shorter University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,642 |
| 2 years | $39,564 |
| 3 years | $38,254 |
| 4 years | $44,524 |
| 5 years | $52,085 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Shorter University take home a median $44,524, compared with $49,540 for all Shorter University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Shorter University is $26,568.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Shorter University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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