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#1 #1 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Est. Net Price * $24,197 Median Starting Salary $47,195
#2 #2 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 156 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $53,631
#3 #3 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Niagara University Niagara University, NY At Niagara University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminology. In fact, Niagara University grants 137 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,495 Median Starting Salary $53,706
#4 #4 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,357 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#5 #5 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,962 Median Starting Salary $49,550
#6 #6 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 970–1,290 Est. Net Price * $27,216 Median Starting Salary $48,188
#7 #7 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 333 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $11,577 Median Starting Salary $46,585
#8 #8 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Piedmont University Demorest, GA At Piedmont University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $21,599 Median Starting Salary $50,728
#9 #9 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 270 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,781 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#10 #10 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Every year, the University of Mary Washington grants around 123 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $21,615 Median Starting Salary $54,682
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 217 degrees to those majoring in...view more	100	67%	119	1,190 - 1,370	$24,197	$47,195
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those...view more	98	79%	156	1,040 - 1,280	$18,745	$53,631
Niagara University Niagara University, NY At Niagara University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	96	85%	81	1,040 - 1,250	$17,495	$53,706
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students...view more	92	88%	129	970 - 1,180	$19,357	$50,881
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those...view more	88	49%	120	930 - 1,140	$14,962	$49,550
University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 333 degrees to...view more	87	57%	71	1,040 - 1,270	$11,577	$46,585
University of La Verne La Verne, CA Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 219 degrees to those...view more	87	48%	79	970 - 1,290	$27,216	$48,188
University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors...view more	86	87%	270	930 - 1,110	$14,781	$47,902
Piedmont University Demorest, GA At Piedmont University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	86	93%	87	990 - 1,180	$21,599	$50,728
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Every year, the University of Mary Washington grants around 123 degrees to...view more	85	86%	47	1,140 - 1,340	$21,615	$54,682

About Elementary Education and Teaching

Elementary Education and Teaching programs prepare individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Arizona grants the most Masters degrees in Elementary Education and Teaching of all US states with 1,157 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Elementary Education and Teaching can expect approximately 11% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 89% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching is $34,700.

Popularity of Elementary Education and Teaching Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Elementary Education and Teaching degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Elementary Education and Teaching, include Education Teachers, Postsecondary, which have lots of job openings. Yet there are positions that pay more, like Education Teachers, Postsecondary. The most in-demand position for Elementary Education and Teaching majors is Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Elementary Education and Teaching majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,240	1,946	23,330	24,209	4%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,680	44,640	662,625	667,275	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Elementary Education and Teaching majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

8,724

Female Students

7,769 (89%)

Male Students

955 (10%)

White (5,634, 65%)

Hispanic or Latino (985, 11%)

Black or African American (843, 10%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (608, 7%)

Asian (264, 3%)

Two or more races (211, 2%)

U.S. Nonresident (109, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (48, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (22, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

67%

119

1,190–1,370

$24,197

$47,195

#2 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

79%

156

1,040–1,280

$18,745

$53,631

#3 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

85%

81

1,040–1,250

$17,495

$53,706

#4 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

88%

129

970–1,180

$19,357

$50,881

#5 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

49%

120

930–1,140

$14,962

$49,550

#6 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

48%

79

970–1,290

$27,216

$48,188

#7 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

57%

71

1,040–1,270

$11,577

$46,585

#8 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

93%

87

990–1,180

$21,599

$50,728

#9 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

87%

270

930–1,110

$14,781

$47,902

#10 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

86%

47

1,140–1,340

$21,615

$54,682

About Elementary Education and Teaching

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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