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General Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,014 students earned their Education degrees in PA.

In this state, General Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

2,690 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,058. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046.

#3

La Salle University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,840 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Cal U will pay a net price of $19,117.

#5

Wilson College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

In their early career, Cabrini University grads earn an average salary of $44,068. An average student at Cabrini University will pay a net price of $21,020. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#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

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,233. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,864 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Holy Family University

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

Graduates earn an average $49,475 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,133. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Special Education 1,854
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,776
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

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