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Science Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their Physical Science Education degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Science Education is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 70 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Science Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 42
Bachelor’s Degree 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a physical science education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical science education majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Science Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 49,730 people in the state and 1,839,280 people in the nation working in physical science education jobs.

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Wages for Science Education Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, physical science education grads earn an average of $103,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $91,330.

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There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer physical science education degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Lesley University

Cambridge
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

#5

Gordon College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $25,748.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,951. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Merrimack College

North Andover
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,705 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

Science Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers physical science education majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $89,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Education Professors 15% $70,280
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $105,980
Environmental Science Professors 12% $83,830
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Mathematics Education 188
Reading Education 185
Music Education 149
Physical Education & Coaching 145
Art Education 141
English & Language Arts Education 136
Drama & Dance Education 70
Health Education 57

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