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Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,794 students earned their Subject Specific Ed degrees in PA.

A Teacher Education Subject Specific major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Subject Specific Majors in Pennsylvania

Subject Specific Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,100
Bachelor’s Degree 546
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a subject specific ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of subject specific ed majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Subject Specific Grads in Pennsylvania

210,460 people in the state and 4,833,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to subject specific ed.

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Wages for Teacher Education Subject Specific Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a subject specific ed grad in the state is $89,300, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer subject specific ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
178 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,153 after graduation. 96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,058. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Holy Family University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,854. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,227. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

Teacher Education Subject Specific Careers in PA

Some of the careers subject specific ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Business Professors 17% $73,570
Biological Science Professors 14% $84,070
Psychology Professors 13% $78,740
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 9% $72,070
Teachers 8% $0
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 8% $55,830
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $71,890
History Professors 8% $83,200
Economics Professors 8% $109,360
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Sociology Professors 8% $74,180
Coaches and Scouts 8% $31,760
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Political Science Professors 8% $90,030
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 7% $31,770
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 7% $88,360
Computer Science Professors 7% $87,390
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000
Geography Professors 6% $90,260
Environmental Science Professors 6% $83,020
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900
Agricultural Sciences Professors 5% $102,150
Technical Education Teachers 5% $83,980
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $64,500
Librarians 3% $55,770
Vocational Education Professors 2% $52,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to subject specific ed.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Special Education 1,854
General Education 1,014
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

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