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Social Studies Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 148 students earned their Social Studies Teacher Education degrees in PA.

In this state, Social Studies Education is the 24th most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 104
Master’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 84.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Social Studies Education Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 75,230 people in the state and 1,732,320 people in the nation working in social studies teacher education jobs.

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Wages for Social Studies Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

Social Studies Teacher Education grads earn an average of $67,950 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer social studies teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
35,626 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,108.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
28,038 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $90,173 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,300 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,449 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,852 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,760 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. An average student at Geneva will pay a net price of $18,409. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#8

Juniata College

Huntingdon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,290 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,794. The average student takes 4.02 years to complete their degree at Juniata.

#8

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,276 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Messiah will pay a net price of $23,560.

#8

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,933 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. 54% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Grove City College

Grove City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,317 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years.

Social Studies Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers social studies teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,320
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Reading Education 472
Other Teacher Education 294
Music Education 202
Physical Education & Coaching 140
Art Education 130
English & Language Arts Education 119
Health Education 70
Mathematics Education 63

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