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Elementary Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 551 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 307
Master’s Degree 121
Associate Degree 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,672 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Montco grads earn an average salary of $34,749. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,465 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,452. The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#6

King's College

Wilkes-Barre
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,320 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at King's College PA will pay a net price of $27,269. In their early career, King's College PA grads earn an average salary of $45,732.

#7

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,328.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $80,445 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,963. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel.

#10

Rosemont College

Rosemont
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,406 after earning their degree at this institution. 34% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530.

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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