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Education Schools in Massachusetts

6,799 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,741
Post-Master’s Certificate 737
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 737
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 321
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 321
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 321
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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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 258,540 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $80,450, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

#2

Boston University

Boston
570 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,395. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#3

American International College

Springfield
492 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at AIC. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg
414 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,587 after graduation. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Endicott College

Beverly
411 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $47,887 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $35,992.

#6

Lesley University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $33,446.

#7

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston
350 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,752. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#8

Framingham State University

Framingham
312 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,535.

#9

Cambridge College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,087 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 20% $48,330
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Psychology Professors 19% $82,120
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 16% $72,780
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 16% $87,000
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $74,520
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Coaches and Scouts 15% $38,750
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Political Science Professors 14% $102,760
History Professors 14% $82,720
Economics Professors 14% $110,630
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $72,120
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14% $67,110
Education Administrators 14% $93,500
Education, Training, and Library Workers 14% $48,610
Teachers 13% $0
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910
Sociology Professors 13% $75,600
Social Sciences Professors 12% $72,640
Environmental Science Professors 12% $83,830
Instructional Coordinators 12% $74,100
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 12% $106,450
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $72,990
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160
Elementary School Teachers 11% $78,770
Special Education Professors 11% $74,110
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,540
Special Education Teachers 11% $49,330
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,260
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Technical Education Teachers 11% $67,980
Geography Professors 11% $87,530
Technical Education High School Teachers 10% $82,550
Teacher Assistants 10% $32,780
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,300
Social Scientists 9% $80,030
Librarians 8% $68,310
Preschool Education Administrators 3% $55,170
Vocational Education Professors 3% $58,220
Preschool Teachers 2% $35,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Sciences 1,789
Psychology 1,536
Communication & Journalism 819
Library Science 273
History 188
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 139
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 110

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