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General Education Schools in Pennsylvania

1,014 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Education is the 46th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 763
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Associate Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 2,690 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $70,990, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at La Salle. In their early career, La Salle grads earn an average salary of $51,840. An average student at La Salle will pay a net price of $25,819.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,114 a year.

#5

Wilson College

Chambersburg
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,068 a year. This private school has an average net price of $21,020. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Gratz College

Melrose Park
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

An average student at YCP will pay a net price of $22,233. In their early career, YCP grads earn an average salary of $45,864. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,475 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $14,854.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Graduates earn an average $41,080 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,133.

General Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $63,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Special Education 1,854
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,776
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

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