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General Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,285 students earned their General Education degrees in MA.

A General Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 777
Bachelor’s Degree 242
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 178
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 178
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 178
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Associate Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 1,890 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in general education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $76,230, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Harvard University

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

In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Salem State grads earn an average salary of $46,526. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#4

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

In their early career, Bay Path grads earn an average salary of $43,261. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,202 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,627.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

#7

Lesley University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,446.

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

In their early career, Cambridge College grads earn an average salary of $37,087. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Springfield College

Springfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Springfield College.

#10

Endicott College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,992. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Education Professors 15% $70,280

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