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Elementary Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 604 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Pennsylvania

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 325
Associate Degree 141
Master’s Degree 119
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 55,200 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $66,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. 55% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,130 a year.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,647 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,464 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,487. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,052 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,879. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,918 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. In their early career, King's College PA grads earn an average salary of $47,609.

#7

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Seton Hill grads earn an average salary of $41,115. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $69,511. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Rosemont College

Rosemont
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
635 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. 26% of the teachers are full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded

Elementary Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Early Childhood Education 1,651
Secondary Education 610
Teacher Education 418
Middle School Education & Teaching 216
Teacher Development & Methodology 185
Adult & Continuing Education 92
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education 40

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