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Education Schools in Pennsylvania

7,877 students earned Education degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

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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 6,227
Post-Master’s Certificate 894
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 894
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 756
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 756
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 756
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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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 74.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 338,600 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, education grads earn an average of $75,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

#1

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park
623 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of Pennsylvania

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#3

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
470 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Wilkes will pay a net price of $29,618. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#4

California University of Pennsylvania

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

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia
361 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, St. Joe's grads earn an average salary of $61,613.

#6

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
283 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#8

Holy Family University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,475 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester
253 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,963. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Interpreters and Translators 13% $45,480
Special Education Teachers 11% $66,220
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Teachers 8% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,470
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
History Professors 8% $83,200
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $71,890
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Sociology Professors 8% $74,180
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760
Education, Training, and Library Workers 8% $44,380
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $97,440
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 7% $88,360
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $36,780
Instructional Coordinators 7% $64,600
Preschool Education Administrators 7% $44,410
Preschool Teachers 7% $27,450
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Geography Professors 6% $90,260
Teacher Assistants 6% $25,350
Environmental Science Professors 6% $83,020
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $99,190
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $60,220
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Special Education Professors 6% $61,250
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,060
Education Administrators 5% $73,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,380
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Technical Education Teachers 5% $83,980
Special Education Preschool Teachers 5% $51,960
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $64,500
Librarians 3% $55,770
Social Scientists 3% $79,460
Vocational Education Professors 2% $52,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Psychology 1,831
Social Sciences 1,001
Communication & Journalism 367
Library Science 260
History 132
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 104
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 79

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