Education at Southwestern College
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Southwestern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwestern College is located in Winfield, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern College. Of 1,041 students, 445 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Southwestern College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #21 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #142 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #165 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,591 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #21 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #142 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #165 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #19 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #21 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #142 of 178 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #165 of 174 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Southwestern College
Students who complete Southwestern 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 | $32,008 |
| 2 years | $38,460 |
| 3 years | $40,422 |
| 4 years | $44,222 |
| 5 years | $54,717 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Southwestern College report median earnings of $44,222, compared with $57,131 for all Southwestern College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Southwestern College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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