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General Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,032 students earned their Education degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 777
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 178
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 178
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 178
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77

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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Massachusetts

1,890 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, education grads earn an average of $76,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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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
591 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872. Graduates earn an average $77,816 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 11%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,632 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#4

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,261 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Lesley University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at Lesley will pay a net price of $33,446.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,087 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,202 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Clark University

Worcester
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,331 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Worcester State. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

General Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Education Professors 15% $70,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Special Education 1,231
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,130
Teacher Education Subject Specific 941
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 666
Other Education 411
Student Counseling 216
Instructional Media Design 198

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