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Social Studies Education Schools in Pennsylvania

98 Social Studies Teacher Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 69
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 84.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 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.

#3

Duquesne University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,233. Graduates earn an average $45,864 after graduation.

6 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.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,020. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#6

Geneva College

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

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,179.

#8

Juniata College

Huntingdon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,356 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,248 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This private school has an average net price of $26,864. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Grove City College

Grove City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,277 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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