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General Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 861 students earned their Education degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 763
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 78.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 2,690 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, education grads earn an average of $70,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

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

77% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

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

79% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, La Salle grads earn an average salary of $51,840. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,117.

#5

Wilson College

Chambersburg
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Gratz College

Melrose Park
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

In their early career, YCP grads earn an average salary of $45,864. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at YCP will pay a net price of $22,233.

#8

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,475 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,133.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,020.

General Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $63,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Educational Administration 1,848
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,211
Special Education 1,024
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,001
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Teaching English or French 220

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