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Secondary Education Schools in Georgia

394 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 66 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 231
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Georgia

27,620 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 Georgia

Secondary Teaching grads earn an average of $58,050 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,250 a year.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,820 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. In their early career, Georgia College grads earn an average salary of $44,706.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 96% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,853.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,588.

#6

Young Harris College

Young Harris
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,417 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,768.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, Middle Georgia State University grads earn an average salary of $32,536. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,240. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,372 a year. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSU. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Thomas University

Thomasville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,303 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.42 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Secondary Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $57,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Elementary Education 1,890
Early Childhood Education 1,171
Middle School Education & Teaching 528
Teacher Development & Methodology 356
Teacher Education 309
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 162
Adult & Continuing Education 33
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