by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Messiah University stacks up against peers offering education.
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Messiah University is a solid choice among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #282 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 22 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 22 |
| Best Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 61 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 61 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 61 |
| College Major Best Value | 61 |
| College Major Best Value | 61 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 84 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Messiah University awarded 81 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Messiah University earn a median of $45,507 a year. This is lower than $49,943, the median for all majors at Messiah University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Messiah University, education graduates take on a median debt of $26,833 in student loans. This is higher than $26,195, the typical median for all majors at Messiah University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,430 | $41,300 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
Learn more about Messiah University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Messiah University are White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at Messiah University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Messiah University.
The education program at Messiah University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 27 |
| General Education | 19 |
| Educational Administration | 9 |
| Special Education | 7 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |