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Secondary Education Schools in California

504 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 488
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 38.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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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
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, University of Redlands grads earn an average salary of $53,517. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at University of Redlands.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. An average student at Brandman will pay a net price of $27,866. Graduates earn an average $51,285 after graduation.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
43,722 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 19% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $44,467. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,198.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Irvine. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,201. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,837 Total Students

In their early career, DUofC grads earn an average salary of $63,540. 78% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Graduates earn an average $56,544 after graduation.

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

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