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Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 897 students earned their Education degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Education is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 310
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 310
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 310
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Master’s Degree 220
Post-Master’s Certificate 89
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 89
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 1,890 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Massachusetts

Education grads earn an average of $76,230 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
591 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,500.

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160 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,359. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State.

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#4

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

15% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $17,183. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,202 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,846. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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#7

Lesley University

Cambridge
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Lesley. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,178.

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#9

Springfield College

Springfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

An average student at Springfield College will pay a net price of $27,201. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#10

Endicott College

Beverly
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,959. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Endicott.

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Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Education Professors 15% $70,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
Special Education 1,313
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Student Counseling 217
Instructional Media Design 198

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