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Secondary Education Schools in California

In <nil>, 634 students earned their Secondary Teaching degrees in CA.

In this state, Secondary Education is the 11th most popular major out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 627
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a secondary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.5%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 33.8%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in California

112,960 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in California

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $80,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,059 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Redlands.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
56,292 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 22% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,918 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,228. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,201 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
10,184 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,991 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,710 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,483. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Irvine.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,855 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,990. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,015 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $60,314 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Secondary Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Early Childhood Education 4,843
Teacher Education 781
Elementary Education 764
Teacher Development & Methodology 626
Montessori Teacher Education 3

View all majors related to Secondary Education

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