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Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 930 students earned their Education degrees in PA.

In this state, Education is the 17th most popular major out of a total 273 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 732
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 74.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for 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 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
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187.

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

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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Wilson College

Chambersburg
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Wilson.

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#6

Gratz College

Melrose Park
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 23% of the teachers are full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,635. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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#8

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,285.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending Millersville will pay a net price of $21,506. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,320. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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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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