2023 Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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The Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 79 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
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Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 537 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
UPenn does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilkes University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 437 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Wilkes does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 79 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Joseph’s University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 351 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at St. Joe’s, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Holy Family University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Pennsylvania. Holy Family University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 266 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Holy Family does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in California, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 247 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Cal U does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. West Chester, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 213 students in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that WCUPA does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the large public school handed out 200 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Pitt does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 16% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, the small public school awarded 199 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Edinboro does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. SRU is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 184 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
SRU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Temple University is a large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 169 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Temple. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school handed out 166 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Kutztown University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 151 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since La Salle does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wilson College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Wilson is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Wilson is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #14, Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Gwynedd - Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 145 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Gwynedd - Mercy is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Eastern University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. Located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 138 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at EU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Lehigh University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Lehigh University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that handed out 138 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lehigh does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 121 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Bloomsburg. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cabrini University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Cabrini University is located in Radnor, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 115 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Cabrini University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Drexel University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 111 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Drexel. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Duquesne University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 110 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Duquesne. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Millersville is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 104 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Millersville does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. East Stroudsburg University is a medium-sized public school situated in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 104 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
East Stroudsburg University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Villanova University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Villanova, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 87 students in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Villanova does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, Point Park University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Point Park is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 79 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Point Park does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #25, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the medium-sized public school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since IUP does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 35% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*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%.
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