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General Education Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 1,455 students earned their Education degrees in MA.

A General Education major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 748
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 303
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 303
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 303
Bachelor’s Degree 273
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
Associate Degree 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 1,890 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a 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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge
591 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $87,213 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,918 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,049 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#4

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,745 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 14% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,906. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
32,045 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#7

Lesley University

Cambridge
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,010 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,399. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,709.

#9

Springfield College

Springfield
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,965 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Springfield College.

#10

Endicott College

Beverly
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,982 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,594. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Graduates earn an average $47,884 after graduation.

General Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
Special Education 1,313
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Student Counseling 217
Instructional Media Design 198

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