Graduate School of Education Career Plans and Salary Survey Report
2005-2006 Graduates
Each year, Career Services surveys degree recipients of the Graduate School of Education to identify their post-graduation plans. This report summarizes information reported by the December 2005, May 2006 and August 2006 graduates who responded to the survey. Specifically, this report details post-graduation pursuits, salary information, geographic distribution, and includes a listing of positions secured by respondents. Information is compiled for both master’s and doctoral graduates.
2005-2006 Master of Science in Education Graduates
There were forty-one (41) M.S. Ed respondents to the 2005-2006 survey. Not all respondents chose to answer all the questions. They reported their plans upon graduation as follows:
Plan |
Number |
Percentage |
Percentage 2004-2005 |
Full-time employment |
27 |
64 |
50 |
Full-time graduate school |
5 |
11 |
1.6 |
Part-time employment |
2 |
4 |
3.3 |
| Self Employed | 0 |
0 |
6.6 |
Seeking employment |
7 |
17 |
3.3 |
Other |
2 |
4 |
3.3 |
2005-2006 Salary Information
Thirty-one (31) Master of Science in Education graduates reported salaries for full-time positions, which ranged from $23,000 to $120,000 with an average $49,561. The average salary reported in 2005 was $52,045. Salary information is listed below for specific graduate programs. To maintain confidentiality, salaries are included only when reported by three or more respondents.
Program |
Salaries Reported |
Range |
Average |
Average in 2005 |
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DIVISION |
Div Total: 26 |
$37,700-$120,000 |
$56,542 |
$46,114 |
Educational Policy/Leadership |
9 |
$42,00-$57,776 |
$54,923 |
$47,929 |
Teacher Education Program |
17 |
$37,700-$120,000 |
$58,160 |
$40,355 |
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum |
0 |
(Less than 3 respondents) |
N\A |
N/A |
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION |
Div. Total: 24 |
$33,000-$55,000 |
$44,560 |
$45,342 |
LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION DIVISION |
Div. Total: 11 |
|
|
$30,750 |
Education, Culture and Society |
7 |
$33,000-$63,000 |
$50,810 |
N\A |
Intercultural Communications |
1 |
(Less than 3 respondents) |
N\A |
N/A |
Reading/Writing/Literacy |
1 |
(Less than 3 respondents) |
N\A |
N/A |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
2 |
(Less than 3 respondents) |
N\A |
N/A |
PSYCHOLOGY IN EDUCATION |
Div. Total: 6 |
$23,000-$55,000 |
$35,000 |
$27,512 |
Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development |
N\A |
(Less than 3 respondents) |
N\A |
$25,033 |
Psychological Services |
6 |
$23,000-$55,000 |
$35,000 |
$35,000 |
2005-2006 Ed.D and Ph.D Salary Information
Fifteen (15) doctoral graduates returned salary information to us in 2005-2006. Of those fifteen, seven (7)obtained Ph.D.s and eight (8) obtained Ed.D.s.
Salaries ranged from $50,000 - $117,000 with an overall average of $50,784.00.
LOCATIONS IN WHICH GRADUATES ACCEPTED JOBS
Sixty-seven (67) Graduates Who Are Working Full-time and Part-time Reported Locations
State |
Number |
Percentage |
Percentage in 2005 |
Pennsylvania |
30 |
45 |
63 |
Massachusetts |
1 |
1 |
4 |
Maryland |
1 |
1 |
0 |
New Jersey |
9 |
13 |
8.5 |
New York |
4 |
6 |
6.3 |
| Washington, DC | 2 |
3 |
6.3 |
Other States and Abroad |
15 |
22 |
13 |
POSITIONS REPORTED BY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, ED.D and Ph.D. GRADUATES
Education, Culture & Society
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
Educational Testing Service |
Princeton |
NJ |
Assessment Specialist, K-12 |
| Freire Charter School | Philadelphia | PA | English and Computer Teacher |
| Rowan University | Glassboro | NJ | Assistant Professor, Foundations of Education |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick | NJ | Geraldine R. Dodge Post-Doctoral Fellow,Institute on Ethnicity and Culture |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | PA | Financial Aid Coordinator |
| Philadelphia Safe and Sound | Philadelphia | PA | Best Practices |
Educational Leadership and Educational Policy
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
Ohio Wesleyan University |
Delaware |
OH |
Admission and Financial Aid |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Willamsport | PA | Assistant Director for Programming |
| University of Pennsylvania - Fels School of Government | Philadelphia | PA | Associate Director |
| Lighthouse Academies | Chicago | IL | Director of Instruction |
| Rutgers Graduate School of Education | New Brunswick | NJ | Educational Theory, Policy and Administration - Assistant Professor |
| Charlotte School of Law | Charlotte | NC | Assistant Professor |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | IES Postdoctoral fellow |
Elementary Education
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
Ascend Ventures |
New York |
NY |
Associate |
Mental Health Mental Retardation of Harris County |
Houston
|
TX |
Licensed Professional of the Healing Arts |
| Abington Heights School District | Clarks Summit | PA | Assistant Principal |
| School District of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | PA | Teacher |
| Boston Consulting Group | Atlanta | GA | Educational Consultant |
Higher Education Administration
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
University of Pennsylvania - Career Services |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Undergraduate Career Counselor |
University Of Pennsylvania - Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Internal Auditor |
Franklin & Marshall College |
Lancaster |
PA |
Assistant Director of Career Services |
University of Pennsylvania - Undergraduate Admissions |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Associate Dean |
| Widener University | Chester | PA | Assistant Director, Student Organizations & Programs |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | Director, Educational Activities, Department of Ophthalmology |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | Executive Director, Affirmative Action |
| University of Pennsylvania - Anneberg School for Communication | Philadelphia | PA | Director of Student Services & Registrar |
| University of Pennsylvania - College of General Studies | Philadelphia | PA | Student Services Specialist |
| Lorain County Community College | Elyria | OH | Director of Enrollment Services |
| University of Pennsylvania - Office of Government and Community Affairs | Philadelphia | PA | Administrative Coordinator |
| Columbia University - School of Law | New York | NY | Assistant Director of Admissions |
| Stanford University - Office of Undergraduate Admission | Stanford | CT | Assistant Director of Admission |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | Technology Director for Administration, Career Services |
| Harvard University | Boston | MA | Assistant Director for Academic and Development Coordination |
| The Latin American Youth Center | Washington | DC | Academic Advisor |
| University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing | Philadelphia | PA | Associate Director of Faculty Affairs |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh | PA | Assistant Director of Regional Programs |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | Academic Progress Counselor |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | Community Coordinator, Penn Program for Public Service/CCP |
| Salem Community College | Carneys' Point | NJ | Counselor/Learning Coach Coordinator |
Intercultural Communications
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
Temple University |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Site Director, Jumpstart |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick | NJ | International Student Advisor |
Psychological Services
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
MFR Consultants |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Management Consultant |
Pennsbury School District |
Fallington |
PA |
Elementary School Counselor |
Edgewood College |
Madison |
WI |
Career Counselor |
| New York State Psychiatric Institute | New York | NY | Research Assistant - Child Psychiatry |
Reading Writing and Literacy
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
American Reading Company |
King of Prussia |
PA |
Curriculum Director |
Secondary Education
Organization |
City |
State |
Position Title |
| LEAP Academy University Charter School | Camden | NJ | English Teacher |
| US Department of Education | Washington | DC | Associate Research Scientist |
| International Teacher Training Organization | Guadalajara | HI | Trainer |
| School District of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | PA | Math Teacher |
| Nueva Esperanza Charter School | Philadelphia | PA | Teacher |
| Penn Manor School District | Millersville | PA | Social Studies Teacher |
| Bethlehem Area School District | Bethlehem | PA | Math Teacher |
| Wissahickon High School | Ambler | PA | Social Studies Teacher |
| Harford County Public Schools | Edgewood | MD | Teacher |
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Organization |
City |
State/Country |
Position Title |
Long Island Business Institute |
Flushing |
|
ESL Instructor |
University of Pennsylvania - Penn Language Center |
Philadelphia |
|
Administrative Coordinator |
| Sharon Fleshman | J. Michael DeAngelis | |
| Associate Director | Graduate Group Assistant | |
| Career Services | Career Services | |
| fleshman@pobox.upenn.edu | ||
| 215-898-4381 | 215-898-7530 |
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