Careers
Graduates of the Secondary Education MEd may pursue careers as teachers in middle schools and high schools.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Teacher Residency Program
If you are interested in gaining certification, you can explore the . This is an innovative urban STEM teacher education program that provides simultaneous school-based teaching experience and graduate education to individuals who are committed to becoming science and math teachers in Philadelphia’s high-need secondary and middle schools. Through this accelerated one-year master’s program, you'll receive financial support while teaching collaboratively with an experienced mentor for a full academic year in a middle or high school school classroom in an urban public school.
Outcomes
Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for this degee/program may include the following examples.
| Career | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | |
| Middle School Teachers | |
| Secondary School Teachers | |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School | |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of April 17, 2026.