Best Schools for Education, Other

Education, Other graduates earn a median of $48,677 within four years of graduating, ranking #180 out of 283 tracked majors — 22% below the median across all fields. There are 33 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,562 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn $67,795 while University of Puerto Rico-Humacao graduates earn $28,399 — a $39,396 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Education, Other graduates see an average -5% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

33
Schools
$48,677
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#180
of 283 Majors
1,562
Graduates

Public vs Private: Education, Other

Public (17 schools)
$48,140
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (16 schools)
$49,639
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,499 more in early earnings on average for Education, Other graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Education, Other by State

Top Education, Other Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

$67,795
4yr Earnings
285 grads
2yr: $43,399 (223)
1yr: $42,401 (266)
Acceptance: 77.0%
#2
Gonzaga University logo

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$65,381
4yr Earnings
23 grads · small sample
2yr: $38,289 (18)
1yr: $29,243 (22)
Acceptance: 76.0%
#3
Endicott College logo

Endicott College

Beverly, MA · Private

$57,946
4yr Earnings
67 grads
2yr: $25,194 (11)
Acceptance: 72.3%
#4
Mount Holyoke College logo

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

$57,051
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
2yr: $36,560 (17)
Acceptance: 38.3%
#5
Towson University logo

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$56,949
4yr Earnings
22 grads · small sample
2yr: $44,783 (58)
1yr: $45,632 (53)
Acceptance: 82.8%
#6
University of Nevada-Reno logo

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public

$55,892
4yr Earnings
33 grads
2yr: $38,906 (38)
1yr: $41,882 (55)
Acceptance: 85.3%
#7
Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$54,883
4yr Earnings
19 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 10.8%
#8
Sonoma State University logo

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA · Public

$52,842
4yr Earnings
113 grads
2yr: $30,771 (45)
1yr: $32,292 (82)
Acceptance: 94.7%
#9
Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

$51,781
4yr Earnings
193 grads
2yr: $32,678 (90)
1yr: $33,472 (141)
Acceptance: 90.2%
#10
Arizona State University Digital Immersion logo

Arizona State University Digital Immersion

Scottsdale, AZ · Public

$51,781
4yr Earnings
193 grads
2yr: $32,678 (90)
1yr: $33,472 (141)
Acceptance: 64.1%
#11
Eastern Oregon University logo

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR · Public

$51,176
4yr Earnings
46 grads
2yr: $34,942 (61)
1yr: $37,367 (71)
Acceptance: 98.8%
#12
California State University-Channel Islands logo

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA · Public

$49,106
4yr Earnings
71 grads
2yr: $28,381 (33)
1yr: $29,499 (76)
Acceptance: 93.1%
#13
Edgewood College logo

Edgewood College

Madison, WI · Private

$48,936
4yr Earnings
18 grads · small sample
2yr: $22,578 (18)
1yr: $39,133 (25)
Acceptance: 94.5%
#14
Carroll University logo

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI · Private

$48,682
4yr Earnings
16 grads · small sample
2yr: $26,933 (24)
1yr: $27,971 (22)
Acceptance: 58.4%
#15
Roberts Wesleyan University logo

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY · Private

$48,623
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 77.8%
#16
University of Minnesota-Duluth logo

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public

$46,964
4yr Earnings
74 grads
2yr: $39,153 (51)
1yr: $41,089 (90)
Acceptance: 81.8%
#17
Westminster College logo

Westminster College

New Wilmington, PA · Private

$46,735
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
2yr: $34,847 (39)
1yr: $39,753 (24)
Acceptance: 85.5%
#18
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus logo

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$45,147
4yr Earnings
186 grads
2yr: $27,396 (135)
1yr: $25,458 (184)
Acceptance: 80.6%
#19
University of Central Missouri logo

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

$44,338
4yr Earnings
62 grads
1yr: $31,653 (35)
Acceptance: 68.6%
#20
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences logo

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fayette, MO · Private

$43,653
4yr Earnings
22 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 87.9%
#21
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies logo

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Private

$43,653
4yr Earnings
22 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 87.1%
#22
Lee University logo

Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private

$42,329
4yr Earnings
30 grads · small sample
1yr: $24,340 (26)
Acceptance: 72.2%
#23
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona logo

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

$42,160
4yr Earnings
52 grads
1yr: $26,654 (31)
Acceptance: 73.7%
#24
Albany State University logo

Albany State University

Albany, GA · Public

$41,282
4yr Earnings
59 grads
2yr: $21,280 (41)
1yr: $25,419 (47)
Acceptance: N/A
#25
Lindenwood University logo

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private

$37,795
4yr Earnings
21 grads · small sample
2yr: $29,685 (13)
Acceptance: 65.9%
#26
Jackson State University logo

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS · Public

$36,481
4yr Earnings
64 grads
1yr: $24,825 (46)
Acceptance: 91.0%
#27
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao logo

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

Humacao, PR · Public

$28,399
4yr Earnings
46 grads
Acceptance: 58.5%
#28
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College logo

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$54,661
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 74.0%
#29
Swarthmore College logo

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private

$47,260
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 6.9%
#30
University of Washington-Seattle Campus logo

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$34,769
2yr Earnings
69 grads
1yr: $36,592 (69)
Grads: 69
Acceptance: 42.5%
#31
Point Park University logo

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$32,925
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 97.9%
#32
Keystone College logo

Keystone College

La Plume, PA · Private

$22,710
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.6%
#33
Liberty University logo

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA · Private

$20,921
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 99.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Education, Other?
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #1 for Education, Other with median graduate earnings of $67,795 within four years of graduating. There are 33 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Education, Other graduates earn?
Education, Other graduates earn an average of $48,677 within four years of graduating. This is 22% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $28,399 to $67,795 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Education, Other program?
The average acceptance rate across Education, Other programs is 74.0%. The most selective program is at Swarthmore College with a 6.9% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Education, Other?
Private Education, Other programs average $49,639 in early earnings vs $48,140 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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