Education at University of Pennsylvania
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University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
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Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #78 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #217 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1476 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 247 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #78 of 86 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #217 of 246 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1476 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish University of Pennsylvania’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $74,002 |
| 2 years | $68,063 |
| 3 years | $73,744 |
| 4 years | $83,679 |
| 5 years | $83,097 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $83,679, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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