Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist Degree

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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

1300 Eagle Rd, Saint Davids, PA

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and publically funded. Approximately 8,600 students are enrolled annually at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 22 on the ACT or 1240 to 1540 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 75% of which only 41% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at edinboro.edu.

Tuition & fees at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $9,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has offered the following program levels 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

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $73800
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $72010

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $69070
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $56710
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $59710

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Annual Salary: $71330
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $66060
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $60040

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