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Education Schools in Pennsylvania

12,522 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,227
Bachelor’s Degree 3,896
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 894
Post-Master’s Certificate 894
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 756
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 756
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 756
Associate Degree 591
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 116
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 116
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 116
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 338,600 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

Education grads earn an average of $75,970 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,050 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530.

621 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

#4

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
494 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
489 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

433 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

371 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,673 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Interpreters and Translators 13% $45,480
Special Education Teachers 11% $66,220
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Teachers 8% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,470
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $71,890
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
History Professors 8% $83,200
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Sociology Professors 8% $74,180
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Education, Training, and Library Workers 8% $44,380
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $97,440
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $31,770
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 7% $88,360
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $36,780
Instructional Coordinators 7% $64,600
Preschool Education Administrators 7% $44,410
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Preschool Teachers 7% $27,450
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100
Geography Professors 6% $90,260
Teacher Assistants 6% $25,350
Environmental Science Professors 6% $83,020
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $99,190
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $60,220
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Special Education Professors 6% $61,250
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,060
Education Administrators 5% $73,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,380
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Technical Education Teachers 5% $83,980
Special Education Preschool Teachers 5% $51,960
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $64,500
Librarians 3% $55,770
Social Scientists 3% $79,460
Vocational Education Professors 2% $52,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Social Sciences 8,021
Psychology 7,472
Communication & Journalism 4,792
History 1,235
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 716
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 410
Library Science 269

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