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2027 Best Secondary Education Schools in Pennsylvania

18 Colleges in the United States
611 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded
$42,355 Avg Early-Career Salary

Secondary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools to find the best for secondary education students.

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Best Schools for Secondary Education in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall secondary education education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Secondary Education

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No school ranked higher than West Chester University Of Pennsylvania this year for secondary education. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. See the full secondary education program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #2 makes Pennsylvania State University Main Campus one of the top schools for secondary education. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 100 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $45,795. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,263 in student loans. More information about a degree in secondary education from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #3 spot this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Temple University awarded about 28 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $57,473 in their early career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Temple University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at Villanova University, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. About 92% of students finish within six years. Villanova University awarded about 25 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $55,467 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184. More information about a degree in secondary education from Villanova University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at Saint Josephs University, which ranked #5. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $50,356 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full secondary education program report for Saint Josephs University

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University Of Scranton came in at #6 for secondary education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Scranton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Scranton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Scranton generally make around $41,182. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Scranton

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Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot for secondary education this year. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 82 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $50,484 early in their careers. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the secondary education program at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania placed #8 among the best secondary education schools. Located in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 43 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania earn around $43,291 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full secondary education program report for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Northampton County Area Community College placed #9 among the best secondary education schools. Located in the suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton County Area Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 13 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Northampton County Area Community College in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of $26,956 early in their careers. Northampton County Area Community College graduates carry a median of $13,796 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Northampton County Area Community College

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Desales University
Center Valley, PA

Desales University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best secondary education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Center Valley. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 secondary education degrees were awarded at Desales University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Desales University generally make around $46,852. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in secondary education from Desales University

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best secondary education schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 73 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Point Park University in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Point Park University earn a median of $35,540 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,323 to complete this degree. Get the full secondary education details for Point Park University

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Pennsylvania Western University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best secondary education schools. This large public university is located in the town of California. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 104 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $37,833 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at Pennsylvania Western University

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Montgomery County Community College placed #13 among the best secondary education schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blue Bell. Montgomery County Community College awarded about 14 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Montgomery County Community College earn a median of $20,885 early in their careers. Montgomery County Community College graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in secondary education from Montgomery County Community College

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Gwynedd Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Gwynedd Mercy College earned the #14 position for secondary education this year. Set in the suburb of Gwynedd Valley, Gwynedd Mercy College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Gwynedd Mercy College awarded about 12 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $49,691 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in secondary education from Gwynedd Mercy College

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East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #15 for secondary education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of East Stroudsburg. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates 43% of students within six years. About 15 secondary education degrees were awarded at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $35,557. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the secondary education program at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Mercyhurst College earned the #16 position for secondary education this year. Set in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 18 secondary education degrees were awarded at Mercyhurst College in the most recent year. Secondary Education graduates of Mercyhurst College earn a median of $46,826 early in their careers. Mercyhurst College graduates carry a median of $25,705 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Mercyhurst College

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University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg landed the #17 spot for secondary education this year. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a small public school located in the suburb of Greensburg. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg graduates 40% of students within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg awarded about 11 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn around $36,248 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg

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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University earned the #18 position for secondary education this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carlow University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 secondary education degrees were awarded at Carlow University in the most recent year. Secondary Education graduates of Carlow University earn a median of $39,596 early in their careers. Carlow University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the secondary education program at Carlow University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 18 schools evaluated.

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