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Education Schools in Massachusetts

9,178 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th 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
Master’s Degree 5,741
Bachelor’s Degree 1,764
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 737
Post-Master’s Certificate 737
Associate Degree 373
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 321
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 321
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 321
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 234
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 234
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 234
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 258,540 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $80,450, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 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
761 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,872.

661 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,951. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

655 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,961 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time.

485 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,806.

#6

Endicott College

Beverly
466 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,992. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#7

Lesley University

Cambridge
442 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,446.

426 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

399 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,526 a year.

358 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

A typical student attending Framingham State will pay a net price of $19,535. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Framingham State. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 20% $48,330
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 16% $72,780
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 16% $87,000
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Coaches and Scouts 15% $38,750
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
History Professors 14% $82,720
Economics Professors 14% $110,630
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14% $67,110
Education Administrators 14% $93,500
Education, Training, and Library Workers 14% $48,610
Teachers 13% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
Sociology Professors 13% $75,600
Social Sciences Professors 12% $72,640
Environmental Science Professors 12% $83,830
Instructional Coordinators 12% $74,100
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 12% $106,450
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $72,990
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Elementary School Teachers 11% $78,770
Special Education Professors 11% $74,110
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Special Education Teachers 11% $49,330
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,260
Technical Education Teachers 11% $67,980
Geography Professors 11% $87,530
Technical Education High School Teachers 10% $82,550
Teacher Assistants 10% $32,780
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,300
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $54,770
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
Librarians 8% $68,310
Preschool Education Administrators 3% $55,170
Vocational Education Professors 3% $58,220
Preschool Teachers 2% $35,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Sciences 8,752
Psychology 6,205
Communication & Journalism 3,623
History 1,281
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 699
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 445
Library Science 273

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