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Best Colleges for Education in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Education degree in Pennsylvania, led by Villanova University, Bucknell University and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, Villanova University is the top-ranked college for Education in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Bucknell University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Drexel University.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Villanova University, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $49,678 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $78,717 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  2. 2. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  4. 4. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  5. 5. Swarthmore College — Swarthmore, PA · 7.5% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $65,494 tuition · 92% grad rate
  6. 6. Haverford College — Haverford, PA · 12.4% acceptance · SAT 1,513 · $70,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  7. 7. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  8. 8. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  9. 9. Gettysburg College — Gettysburg, PA · 38.9% acceptance · SAT 1,379 · $66,640 tuition · 83% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  11. 11. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  12. 12. Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown, PA · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $37,950 tuition · 76% grad rate
  13. 13. Ursinus College — Collegeville, PA · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $61,210 tuition · 73% grad rate
  14. 14. Moravian University — Bethlehem, PA · 54.2% acceptance · SAT 1,183 · $53,500 tuition · 72% grad rate
  15. 15. Lebanon Valley College — Annville, PA · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,240 · $52,080 tuition · 65% grad rate
  16. 16. Dickinson College — Carlisle, PA · 42.1% acceptance · SAT 1,391 · $65,650 tuition · 80% grad rate
  17. 17. West Chester University of Pennsylvania — West Chester, PA · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $22,599 tuition · 71% grad rate
  18. 18. Holy Family University — Philadelphia, PA · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $35,330 tuition · 61% grad rate
  19. 19. Juniata College — Huntingdon, PA · 78.9% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $58,580 tuition · 74% grad rate
  20. 20. Marywood University — Scranton, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,162 · $41,420 tuition · 72% grad rate
  21. 21. Millersville University of Pennsylvania — Millersville, PA · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $22,952 tuition · 58% grad rate
  22. 22. Geneva College — Beaver Falls, PA · $33,450 tuition · 61% grad rate
  23. 23. Chatham University — Pittsburgh, PA · 62% acceptance · SAT 1,198 · $44,626 tuition · 63% grad rate
  24. 24. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate
  25. 25. Alvernia University — Reading, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,170 · $45,000 tuition · 56% grad rate

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