Education at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College sits in Wilkesboro, NC.
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Studying Online at Wilkes Community College
Many students take online classes at Wilkes Community College. Among 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Wilkes Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes Community College’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 65 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #28 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1107 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Wilkes Community College
Those who finish Wilkes Community College’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,669 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Wilkes Community College pursue many career paths. 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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