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General Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 1,285 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 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 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: 6.0%
  • 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

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
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,526 a year.

#4

Bay Path University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,435. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,243 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,450 a year. This public school has an average net price of $22,038. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#7

Lesley University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,446. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Springfield College

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

This private school has an average net price of $28,710. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#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. In their early career, Endicott grads earn an average salary of $47,887. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

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

View all majors related to General Education

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