Education at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Of 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 118 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #43 of 113 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #6 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 118 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #43 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1028 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’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 | $49,827 |
| 2 years | $51,356 |
| 3 years | $52,754 |
| 4 years | $56,540 |
| 5 years | $64,908 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth report median earnings of $56,540, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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