Pennsylvania Schools
The field of academia is a thriving field in Pennsylvania. Below are statistics, charts and analysis on trends in the academic community in Pennsylvania.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Faculty Employment Growth in Pennsylvania By Profession
| 3,856 | 4,118 | 4,268 | 4,330 |
| 1,276 | 1,388 | 1,381 | 1,396 |
| 8,110 | 8,101 | 8,370 | 8,465 |
| 6,960 | 7,091 | 7,341 | 7,484 |
| 7,385 | 7,495 | 7,474 | 7,577 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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- Yellow: Instructors
- Blue: Lectures
- Light blue: Assistant Professors
- Red: Associate Professors
- Grey: Professors
There are 401 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. In 2006 there were 27,587 higher education faculty at these institutions. In 2009 there were 29,252 higher education faculty at these institutions.
This shows a 7% increase in the number of higher institution faculty in Pennsylvania.
Average faculty salaries in Pennsylvania
Instructors |
$58,910 |
Lecturers |
$28,835 |
Assistant Professors |
$47,456 |
Associate Professors |
$52,365 |
Professors |
$59,729 |
The average salary of higher education faculty in Pennsylvania is $61,523 per year. This is greater than faculty salaries in the rest of the country, which average $57,293 per year. In Pennsylvania, there is a 5% difference in salaries for male and female faculty. Male faculty earn more than their female counterparts.
Tenure status for instructors & Researchers in Pennsylvania
Tenured |
13,173 |
On Tenured Track |
5,474 |
Not On Tenured Track |
7,531 |
Of Pennsylvania's 26,204 higher education faculty members, 50% have tenure and 21% are on the tenure track.
Tenure Status for Instructors & Researchers in Pennsylvania by gender
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- Blue Pattern Men
- Pink Women
National Vs. Pennsylvania Full Time Faculty Employment Growth
- Light Blue: Pennsylvania
- Light Blue: National
Interestingly, in Pennsylvania the number of part-time faculty has grown from 2006 to 2009 by 8%. Similarly, the number of full-time faculty in the state has also grown by 8%. This shows that in academia in Pennsylvania, working full-time is becoming less popular.
National Vs. Pennsylvania Part Time Faculty Employment Growth
- Light Blue: Pennsylvania
- Light Blue: National
Full time faculty minorities in Pennsylvania
Native American |
223 |
Asian |
5,693 |
African American |
10,928 |
Hispanic |
2,444 |
| Total | 19,288 |
In 2009 9% of part-time faculty were from an ethnic or racial minority background. In the same year, 15% of the state's full-time faculty were from an ethnic or racial minority background.
Part time faculty minorities in Pennsylvania
Native American |
130 |
Asian |
2,318 |
African American |
2,908 |
Hispanic |
1,005 |
| Total | 6,361 |
National Vs. Pennsylvania Faculty employment Growth of Minorities
| 0% | 6.56% | 11.13% | 18.21% |
| 0% | 4.82% | 5.85% | 12.52% |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Yellow: National
From 2006 to 2009, the total number of minority faculty in Pennsylvania has increased by 17%. The state statistics are consistent with national statistics. In 2006, there were 788,996 higher education faculty working nationally, of which 134,815 were from a minority background. And in 2009, there were 855,625 faculty working around the nation, of which 151,691 were from a minority background.
Full Time Faculty Minorities at Pennsylvania by Gender
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- Blue: Men
- Pink: Women
Part Time Faculty Minorities at Pennsylvania by Gender
| Native American | Asian | African American | Hispanic | ||||||||||||||||
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- Blue: Men
- Pink: Women
National Vs. Pennsylvania Faculty Employment growth of men
| 0% | 0.35% | 1.47% | 3.01% |
| 0% | 4.12% | -0.48% | 4.71% |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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- Light Blue: Pennsylvania
- Light Blue: National
The percentage of women working in academia in Pennsylvania has also increased over the past few years. And the number of women faculty at colleges and universities around the nation has also increased. Between 2006 and 2009, there has been a 9% change.
National Vs. Pennsylvania Faculty Employment growth of women
| 0% | 4.24% | 7.65% | 10.49% |
| 0% | 6% | 4.61% | 13.02% |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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- Light Blue: Pennsylvania
- Light Blue: National
National Vs. Pennsylvania Faculty employment by Gender
| National | Pennsylvania | ||||||||
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- Blue Pattern Men
- Pink Women
Educational Trends
Student enrollment in Pennsylvania
Undergraduate |
653,867 |
Graduate |
134,580 |
| Total | 788,447 |
Consistent with the growth in the number of higher education faculty in Pennsylvania, the number of students studying in colleges or universities has also increased in Pennsylvania.
There are currently 653,867 undergraduate students in the state and 134,580 graduate students.
Student Enrollment Growth by degree in Pennsylvania
| 25867 | 26177 | 26707 | 27637 | 25893 |
| 76174 | 76137 | 79905 | 79500 | 81927 |
| 3224 | 3348 | 5270 | 6374 | 8812 |
| 26819 | 27357 | 28642 | 30015 | 32880 |
| 24471 | 24932 | 24185 | 24357 | 28074 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Associate
- Blue: Bachelor
- Light blue: Master
- Red: Doctorate
- Grey: Certificate
Student Completed Degrees in Pennsylvania
Associate |
14,762 |
Bachelor |
27,416 |
Master |
12,374 |
Doctorate |
1,683 |
| Total | 56,235 |
In 2009, 56,235 students graduated from colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. Approximately 23% of these students graduated from masters and doctoral degree programs. Another 46% graduated from bachelors-level programs.
Programs available for each degree type for all schools in Pennsylvania
associate |
64,898 |
bachelor |
169,804 |
master |
61,348 |
doctor |
12,339 |
Certificate |
63,470 |
| Total | 371,859 |
These numbers are fairly consistent with the number and level of degree programs offered at the institutions of higher learning in Pennsylvania.
Retention rates in Pennsylvania
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- Yellow Returning Students
- Yellow Pattern Non Returning Students
In Pennsylvania state, 63 of every 100 first time students that enroll in undergraduate programs return to school the following year. And only 56 of every 100 students who start an undergraduate degree eventually graduate. National trends are consistent with this. At a national level, schools have an average retention rate of 59% and graduation rate of 45%.
Graduation rates in Pennsylvania
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- Blue Pattern Non Graduated Students
- Pink Graduated Students
National Vs. Pennsylvania Students By Gender
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- Blue Pattern Men
- Pink Women
Similar to the faculty population in Pennsylvania, the student population is not very diverse. Of the 788,447 students studying in Pennsylvania's institutions of higher learning, 58% are female, and 19% are from an ethnic or racial minority. National statistics are consistent with these numbers. Around the country, 58% of the student population is female and 28% belong to a racial or ethnic minority group.
National Vs. Pennsylvania Students Minorities
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- Yellow Pattern Minorities
- YellowNon Minorities