by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for secondary education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 229 bachelor's degrees in secondary education to qualified students.
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The secondary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for secondary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Kutztown.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University is a great decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Drexel University
University of Scranton is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in secondary education. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Scranton.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Scranton
It's hard to beat Villanova University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Villanova University
CHC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Chestnut Hill College
Edinboro is a small public university located in the town of Edinboro.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Wilkes is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Wilkes University
La Salle is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from La Salle University
Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Cedar Crest is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Allentown.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Cedar Crest College
Explore all the Best Secondary Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 57 |
| Maryland | 370 | 20 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 31 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 6 |
| Delaware | 224 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Secondary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 1,240 |
| Teacher Education | 314 |
| Elementary Education | 307 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 188 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 38 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 17 |
