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Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Pennsylvania

1,211 Subject Specific Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Teacher Education Subject Specific 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 1,100
Post-Master’s Certificate 89
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Subject Specific 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 Teacher Education Subject Specific 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
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,153 after graduation.

#2

Drexel University

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. 55% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year.

#4

Holy Family University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Holy Family.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $19,927. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 84% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $23,227.

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

98% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,117. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

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, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Teacher Education Subject Specific Careers in PA

Some of the careers subject specific ed 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
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Teachers 8% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
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
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 7% $88,360
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Geography Professors 6% $90,260
Environmental Science Professors 6% $83,020
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Technical Education Teachers 5% $83,980
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $64,500
Librarians 3% $55,770
Vocational Education Professors 2% $52,570

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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