Education at Union College
Barbourville, KY · Master's Degree
Union College graduates in education earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Union College Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 106 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $64,083 | $68,979 | #61 | $61,581 |
| 107 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $63,930 | $56,110 | #174 | $61,640 |
| 108 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $63,909 | $62,944 | #97 | $52,214 |
| 109 | Union College Barbourville, KY | $63,794 | $72,234 | #39 | $63,402 |
| 110 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $63,714 | $58,687 | #144 | $59,780 |
| 111 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,577 | $67,035 | #69 | $52,160 |
| 112 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $63,223 | $55,486 | #175 | $56,800 |
Other Majors at Union College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $55,247 | — | #430 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,127 | — | #315 of 380 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $46,458 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Union College education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,402 one year after graduating and $63,794 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Union College rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Union College ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Union College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,447.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.