Education, General

Graduate certificate · Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$40,328Median earnings 3 years after

$46,413Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Education, General at Messiah University earn a median of $40,328. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,448 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,638–$83,726).

Other programs at Messiah University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$73,788
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree$73,524
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$73,150
MusicMaster's degree$66,109
Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree$64,871
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$59,833
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherGraduate certificate$57,127
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$54,508
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree$50,825
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$50,389
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUndergraduate certificate$49,362
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$49,205
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherMaster's degree$48,100
MarketingBachelor's degree$45,748
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$45,021
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$43,029
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$42,754
Social WorkBachelor's degree$34,818
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$32,943
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$31,131

Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from Messiah University make?

The median salary is $40,328 and $46,413 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.