Become a Teacher in Pennsylvania
At $53,258*, Pennsylvania was ranked 10th in the nation for average teacher salaries in 2005. Although they were unable to keep pace with inflation from the previous year, Pennsylvania has proven their commitment to education through a long history of teacher salaries and monetary support for public educational institutions that regularly rank among the top states.
Future Pennsylvania Teachers:
Incoming teachers in Pennsylvania are finding their first years as teachers become exponentially easier with the accumulation of education. It is being found that the best, most effective teaching strategies are simply not intuitive. Gather information on certification and advanced degree programs that will help propel your career in education.
Current Pennsylvania Teachers and Administrators: Pennsylvania is always in need of qualified and highly educated leaders. If you are an experienced teacher or administrator in Pennsylvania who wishes to create mobility for your career, an ability to be the best educator you can be and also earn a more satisfying salary, West Pennsylvania's public educational system is making enticing compensation packages for those who earn their Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from accredited universities.
* NEA 2005 Stats
All Teacher Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Pennsylvania:
Online: (or skip down to campus-based schools)
University of Phoenix Online Campus
Programs: BA, Master's, PhD, EdD, Certification
Walden University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's
Ashford University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification/Licensing, Bachelor's
Western Governors University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Preparation, Bachelor's, Master's
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Campus:
Laurel Business Institute
Locations: Uniontown
Programs: Associate's
McCann School of Business & Technology
Locations: Pottsville, Hazleton, Sunbury, Scranton
Programs: Diploma, Associate's
Philadelphia University
Locations: Philadelphia
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's, EdD
University of Phoenix
Locations: Harrisburg
Programs: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate's, Certification
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Leadership in Ed Administration
"I decided to go to graduate school and earn my Master of Arts in Education because I am inspired by new knowledge. I feel in order to perform my job to the best of my ability, I need to keep up with current practices and trends in the field of education."
- Sara Marvez
-- 6th grade science teacher
"Gaining my Masters degree has earned me respect from Administrators and colleagues. Also, my salary has benefitted greatly. The cost of graduate school was paid off in only a couple years."
- Thomas Bjornson
-- high school english teacher
"Postgraduate study was a personal goal of mine and completing my Masters degree has given me a great sense of personal satisfaction, it has also increased my efficiency in the classroom and my marketability in the job market."
- Janet O'Reilly
-- 8th grade social studies teacher
"I found my online courses efficient and friendly. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but I didn't want to go through the nonsense of another undergraduate degree, bumping shoulders with students a third my age who have very little understanding of real life or the benefits of real knowledge. A friend recommended online education and I haven't looked back since.
At the age of 53, I love my job more than ever. I get so much satisfaction knowing that many of my students respect me for what I do as a teacher.
I am able to face any sort of situation that arises in my classroom with complete confidence."
- Jonathan Lloyd
-- high school chemistry teacher
Average Beginning Teacher Salary:
$31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary:
$77,740 Elementary School Principals:
$82,414 Middle School Principals:
$87,866High School Principals:
$92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.
Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.
On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!
* BLS Statistics
