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Secondary Education Schools in Massachusetts

271 Secondary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Secondary Education major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 138
Master’s Degree 122
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 26,420 people employed in jobs related to a secondary teaching degree, compared to 1,051,570 nationwide.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $80,020, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,951. Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,082. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,886. Graduates earn an average $44,120 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#5

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College. 66% of the teachers are full time. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,946 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,816. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,809 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,575.

#10

Gordon College

Wenham
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Gordon College.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
699 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, ENC grads earn an average salary of $35,200. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

Secondary Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Elementary Education 893
Early Childhood Education 876
Teacher Development & Methodology 284
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 131
Teacher Education 52
Middle School Education & Teaching 40
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