Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at Saint Thomas Aquinas College prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College (STAC)

432 Western Ave, Albany, NY

Saint Thomas Aquinas College is a nonprofit private institution located in Sparkill, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. Saint Thomas Aquinas College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,100.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Saint Thomas Aquinas College achieve an SAT score between 1250 - 1557, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 23. This school has an acceptance rate of around 81 percent of which only 23 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.stac.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Thomas Aquinas College has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $64370

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).