The Education Assessment & Evaluation major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1081 Occupation: Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | 59,090 | N/A | N/A |
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other SOC: 25-1069 Occupation: Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $75,040 | 17,540 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | N/A | N/A |
Survey Researchers SOC: 19-3022 Occupation: Survey Researchers | $63,380 | 7,720 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Training and Development Managers SOC: 11-3131 Occupation: Training and Development Managers | $127,090 | 44,960 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,090 | 59,090 |
| 2023 | $73,240 | 60,860 |
| 2022 | $66,930 | 58,280 |
| 2021 | $63,910 | 58,780 |
| 2020 | $65,440 | 57,560 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,040 | 17,540 |
| 2023 | $77,750 | 16,900 |
| 2022 | $75,390 | 16,200 |
| 2021 | $77,500 | 16,140 |
| 2020 | $69,340 | 17,620 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,380 | 7,720 |
| 2023 | $60,960 | 8,190 |
| 2022 | $60,410 | 7,880 |
| 2021 | $59,740 | 8,850 |
| 2020 | $59,870 | 10,350 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,090 | 44,960 |
| 2023 | $125,040 | 41,540 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | 39,550 |
| 2021 | $120,130 | 35,830 |
| 2020 | $115,640 | 38,710 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,400 | 114,640 |
| 2023 | $49,800 | 113,490 |
| 2022 | $47,650 | 129,170 |
| 2021 | $46,300 | 155,950 |
| 2020 | $41,570 | 142,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,190 | 893,900 |
| 2023 | $99,410 | 838,140 |
| 2022 | $95,290 | 808,860 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | 768,450 |
| 2020 | $87,660 | 734,000 |