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General Education Schools in Pennsylvania

1,014 students earned General Education degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 763
Bachelor’s Degree 106
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Associate Degree 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 2,690 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

General Education grads earn an average of $70,990 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $27,058. Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. 78% of students get financical aid.

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

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. 57% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

#3

La Salle University

Philadelphia
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

#5

Wilson College

Chambersburg
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,612 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,068 after graduation.

#7

Gratz College

Melrose Park
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

15% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

#9

Holy Family University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,854. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,080 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

General Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Education Professors 8% $63,530

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