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Elementary Teaching in Pennsylvania

Elementary Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 516 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in PA.

An Elementary Teaching major is the 63rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Pennsylvania

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 302
Associate Degree 114
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 55,200 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $66,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,742. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,720.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. 32% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,276.

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#6

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. An average student at King's College PA will pay a net price of $24,616.

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#7

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $26,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 55% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $26,138. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

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#10

Rosemont College

Rosemont
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in PA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Early Childhood Education 1,651
Secondary Education 610
Teacher Education 418
Middle School Education & Teaching 216
Teacher Development & Methodology 185
Adult & Continuing Education 92
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education 40

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