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General Education Schools in Indiana

585 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Indiana

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 206
Master’s Degree 198
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 83
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 83
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 83
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Indiana

1,540 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Indiana

Education grads earn an average of $70,110 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,384 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,669. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,717 a year.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

A typical student attending Purdue Northwest will pay a net price of $11,384. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,320 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

DePauw University

Greencastle
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,840 a year.

#5

Earlham College

Richmond
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
815 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,866 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Butler University

Indianapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,430.

#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,899. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

#8

Manchester University

North Manchester
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,449 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,064. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Marian University

Indianapolis
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Education Careers in IN

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Education Professors 9% $62,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,710
Special Education 2,282
Educational Administration 2,252
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,703
Curriculum & Instruction 871
Instructional Media Design 388
Multilingual Education 364
Student Counseling 316

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