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Teacher Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 418 students earned their Teacher Education degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Teacher Education is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Majors in Pennsylvania

Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 314
Master’s Degree 75
Associate Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teacher education majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Grads in Pennsylvania

105,660 people in the state and 2,462,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teacher education.

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Wages for Teacher Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, teacher education grads earn an average of $64,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

267 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,737 Total Students

23% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,146. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#3

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. This private school has an average net price of $14,854.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,459. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%.

#5

Arcadia University

Glenside
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Geneva grads earn an average salary of $37,554. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
768 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,398. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at CSU.

#8

Cedar Crest College

Allentown
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $22,473. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,328. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Seton Hill. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Teacher Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Early Childhood Education 1,651
Secondary Education 610
Elementary Education 547
Middle School Education & Teaching 216
Teacher Development & Methodology 185
Adult & Continuing Education 92
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education 40

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