Social Studies Education at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Social Studies Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 social studies education degrees were granted at University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Social Studies Education Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Social Studies Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 62 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 13 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #50 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 200 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Social Studies Education graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Studies Education graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Social Studies Education Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 13 master’s social studies education graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Social Studies Education master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Studies Education Graduates
Students who finish Social Studies Education program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Studies Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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