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Subject Specific Ed in Pennsylvania

Subject Specific Ed Schools in Pennsylvania

1,782 students earned Subject Specific Ed degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Subject Specific Ed is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Subject Specific Ed Majors in Pennsylvania

Subject Specific Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,028
Post-Master’s Certificate 102
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a subject specific ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of subject specific ed majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Subject Specific Ed Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 210,460 people employed in jobs related to a subject specific ed degree, compared to 4,833,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Subject Specific Ed Jobs in Pennsylvania

Subject Specific Ed grads earn an average of $89,300 in the state and $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer subject specific ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Wilkes. An average student at Wilkes will pay a net price of $27,554. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,596.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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#4

Holy Family University

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

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Holy Family. This private school has an average net price of $13,285. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,894. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,027. 96% of students get financical aid. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,381. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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Subject Specific Ed Careers in PA

Some of the careers subject specific ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to subject specific ed.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Educational Administration 1,848
Special Education 1,024
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,001
General Education 861
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Teaching English or French 220

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