Education at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Master's Degree · about 159 graduates a year
University of Pennsylvania graduates in education earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 80% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Pennsylvania Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
| 11 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $87,086 | $88,567 | #2 | $77,285 |
| 12 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $86,768 | $78,953 | #15 | $75,756 |
| 13 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $84,668 | $77,042 | #23 | $69,882 |
| 14 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,580 | $76,962 | #24 | $71,800 |
Other Education Credentials at University of Pennsylvania
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $84,708 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Pennsylvania education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,285 one year after graduating and $87,086 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Pennsylvania rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Pennsylvania ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $69,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
