Education at Southern Wesleyan University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Southern Wesleyan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Wesleyan University is located in Central, SC.
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Studying Online at Southern Wesleyan University
Many students take online classes at Southern Wesleyan University. Among 980 students, 412 (42%) studied exclusively online and 278 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southern Wesleyan University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Wesleyan University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #13 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #284 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1077 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1214 of 1,611 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #13 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #284 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1077 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1214 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University
Graduates of Southern Wesleyan University’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 | $40,830 |
| 2 years | $39,149 |
| 3 years | $49,994 |
| 4 years | $51,196 |
| 5 years | $64,054 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn a median of $51,196, compared with $50,502 for all Southern Wesleyan University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Southern Wesleyan University is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Southern Wesleyan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.