by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Education](/majors/education/other-education/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their other education graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 57 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying other education schools.
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Below are the schools whose other education graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in other education, no school beat Johns Hopkins University this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $238,614.
University Of Southern California came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other education schools. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $108,535.
Strong graduate earnings at Swarthmore College earned it the #3 place for other education. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of Swarthmore College earn a median of about $63,282 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in other education will find them at Long Island University C W Post Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of Long Island University C W Post Campus earn a median of about $98,576 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in other education will find them at Columbus State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a public institution. Other Education graduates of Columbus State University earn a median of about $105,126 a year early in their careers.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other education schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Early-career other education graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $70,349 per year.
Endicott College landed the #7 spot for other education salaries this year. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Early-career other education graduates from Endicott College make a median of around $57,836 per year.
New York University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other education schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of New York University earn a median of about $73,437 a year early in their careers.
Gonzaga University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for other education. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career other education graduates from Gonzaga University make a median of around $53,624 per year.
Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned the #10 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. After graduating, other education degree recipients from Ramapo College Of New Jersey typically earn about $78,355 annually.
University Of West Georgia earned the #11 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. After graduating, other education degree recipients from University Of West Georgia typically earn about $98,348 annually.
Southern Methodist University earned the #12 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $70,624 a year early in their careers.
University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #13 spot for other education salaries this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. After graduating, other education degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth typically earn about $48,016 annually.
Olivet Nazarene University landed the #14 spot for other education salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $90,945.
Westminster College Pa landed the #15 spot for other education salaries this year. Located in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of Westminster College Pa earn a median of about $53,252 a year early in their careers.
Lesley University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other education schools. Lesley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,874.
Eastern Oregon University came in at #17 for other education graduate earnings this year. Eastern Oregon University is a public school located in the town of La Grande. Early-career other education graduates from Eastern Oregon University make a median of around $49,435 per year.
Edgewood College earned the #18 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Madison, Edgewood College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, other education degree recipients from Edgewood College typically earn about $44,503 annually.
Capella University earned the #19 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, other education degree recipients from Capella University typically earn about $64,731 annually.
Oakland University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other education schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a public institution. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,129.
Arizona State University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for other education. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Other Education graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $44,015 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #22 for other education graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. After graduating, other education degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong typically earn about $44,015 annually.
Sonoma State University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for other education. Sonoma State University is a public school located in the suburb of Rohnert Park. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,496.
College Of Saint Elizabeth earned the #24 position for other education graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Education graduates of College Of Saint Elizabeth earn a median of about $60,143 a year early in their careers.
Liberty University landed the #25 spot for other education salaries this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other education program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,866.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries other education graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 57 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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