Secondary Education Schools in Pennsylvania
In 2018-2019, 538 students earned their Secondary Teaching degrees in PA.
A Secondary Education major is the 7th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Pennsylvania
Secondary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 286 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 190 |
Associate’s Degree | 54 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 4 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 4 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 4 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In Pennsylvania, a secondary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of secondary teaching majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:
- Asian: 1.9%
- Black or African American: 4.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
- White: 77.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
- Other Races: 7.6%

Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 50,460 people in the state and 1,051,570 people in the nation working in secondary teaching jobs.

Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Pennsylvania
In this state, secondary teaching grads earn an average of $64,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

Most Popular Secondary Education Programs in PA
There are 44 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. In their early career, Kutztown University grads earn an average salary of $32,800. 88% of the teachers are full time.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $30,996.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $40,134. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.
It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $48,400 after graduation.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,100 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,536.
The full-time teacher rate is 16%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Graduates earn an average $71,600 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,033. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.
The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.
The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Mercyhurst. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,800 after earning their degree at this institution.
Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Arcadia grads earn an average salary of $34,300. 32% of the teachers are full time.
Secondary Education Careers in PA
Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | PA Job Growth | PA Median Salary |
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High School Teachers | 6% | $62,990 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to secondary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in PA |
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Early Childhood Education | 1,635 |
Elementary Education | 744 |
Teacher Education | 387 |
Middle School Education & Teaching | 261 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 113 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 107 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 41 |
Montessori Teacher Education | 2 |
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