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2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania

34 Schools Ranked
$44,222 Average Earnings
$24,271 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 34 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones had the most popular online programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

California University of Pennsylvania

California, Pennsylvania
423 Total Awards
$40,624 Average Earnings
$30,277 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named California University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for teaching students working on their degree. Located in California, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 423 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $30,277 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $162.After graduating from Cal U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,624 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

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#2

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
223 Total Awards
$38,749 Average Earnings
$28,814 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Point Park University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Point Park is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 223 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $28,814 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $498 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Point Park graduates make an average of $38,749 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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#3

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
91 Total Awards
$34,347 Average Earnings
$18,773 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 34 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Delaware County Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Delaware County Community College is located in Media, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 91 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,773 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Delaware County Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,347 during the early year of their career. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
62 Total Awards
$37,557 Average Earnings
$16,889 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montgomery County Community College is a great place for teaching students. Located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 62 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Montco accumulate an average of $16,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montco graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,557 during the early year of their career. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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56 Total Awards

Out of the 34 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, International Institute for Restorative Practices landed the # 5 spot on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 56 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Full International Institute for Restorative Practices Report

#5

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, Pennsylvania
63 Total Awards
$33,594 Average Earnings
$15,272 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bucks County Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,272 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bucks County Community College graduates make an average of $33,594 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
216 Total Awards
$57,250 Average Earnings
$31,331 Avg Student Debt

Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #7 on the list. Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. It awarded 216 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,331 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $375 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Gwynedd - Mercy graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,250 during the early year of their career. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
284 Total Awards
$60,176 Average Earnings
$27,800 Avg Student Debt

Drexel University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 284 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $27,800 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $737 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Drexel, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $60,176 during the early years of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
494 Total Awards
$55,632 Average Earnings
$27,835 Avg Student Debt

Wilkes University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 494 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $27,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $375, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Wilkes graduates make an average of $55,632 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Full Wilkes University Report

#10

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
77 Total Awards
$58,347 Average Earnings
$30,024 Avg Student Debt

Gannon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #10 on the list. Gannon is located in Erie, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Gannon accumulate an average of $30,024 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $381 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Gannon graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,347 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#10

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
50 Total Awards
$33,859 Average Earnings
$16,079 Avg Student Debt

Lehigh Carbon Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Schnecksville, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 50 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,079 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, LCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,859 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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#12

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
366 Total Awards
$49,696 Average Earnings
$23,994 Avg Student Debt

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the large public school awarded 366 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,994 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $447 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Pitt graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,696 during the early year of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Gratz College

Melrose Park, Pennsylvania
47 Total Awards

Gratz College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Gratz College is located in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Full Gratz College Report

#14

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion, Pennsylvania
108 Total Awards
$41,574 Average Earnings
$26,318 Avg Student Debt

Clarion University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. Clarion University is a public institution located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 108 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,318 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $296, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Clarion University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,574 during the early years of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

#15

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
259 Total Awards
$41,760 Average Earnings
$26,788 Avg Student Debt

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 259 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Bloomsburg accumulate an average of $26,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $263. During the early years of their career, Bloomsburg graduates make an average of $41,760 annually. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

#16

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
293 Total Awards
$37,438 Average Earnings
$26,793 Avg Student Debt

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. Edinboro is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 293 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,793 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $222 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Edinboro, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,438 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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#17

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, Pennsylvania
27 Total Awards
$16,412 Avg Student Debt

Westmoreland County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 27 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Westmoreland College accumulate an average of $16,412 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
621 Total Awards
$43,790 Average Earnings

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 621 degrees in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, WCUPA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,790 during the early year of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report

#19

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania
106 Total Awards
$43,651 Average Earnings
$24,080 Avg Student Debt

Lebanon Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Annville, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 106 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,080 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $330 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, LVC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,651 during the early year of their career. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
62 Total Awards
$49,677 Average Earnings
$31,863 Avg Student Debt

Carlow University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carlow is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 62 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Carlow accumulate an average of $31,863 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $333. During the early years of their career, Carlow graduates make an average of $49,677 annually. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
45 Total Awards
$53,696 Average Earnings

Cedar Crest College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 45 degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, Cedar Crest graduates make an average of $53,696 annually. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Cedar Crest College Report

#22

Clarks Summit University

South Abington Township, Pennsylvania
22 Total Awards
$25,226 Average Earnings
$22,411 Avg Student Debt

Clarks Summit University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,411 in student loans.After graduating from CSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,226 during the early years of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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#23

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
371 Total Awards
$38,997 Average Earnings
$25,146 Avg Student Debt

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania that handed out 371 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,146 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $275.After graduating from SRU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,997 during the early years of their career. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

#24

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
175 Total Awards
$49,822 Average Earnings
$24,877 Avg Student Debt

La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #24 on the list. La Salle is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 175 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from La Salle accumulate an average of $24,877 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $410, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, La Salle graduates make an average of $49,822 annually. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
173 Total Awards
$39,634 Average Earnings
$24,777 Avg Student Debt

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 173 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Ship accumulate an average of $24,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $318. Once they receive their degree, Ship graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,634 during the early year of their career. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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