Elementary Education at Lees-McRae College
If you plan to study Elementary Education, consider the program at Lees-McRae College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lees-McRae College is in Banner Elk, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 elementary education degrees were granted at Lees-McRae College.
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Online Class Availability at Lees-McRae College
Online coursework is an option at Lees-McRae College. Of 910 students, 190 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Lees-McRae College
Use these rankings to compare Lees-McRae College’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #17 of 21 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #30 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #205 of 227 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #748 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Elementary Education graduates at Lees-McRae College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Lees-McRae College are 94% women (17) and 6% men (1).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Lees-McRae College
Among the 18 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at Lees-McRae College, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at Lees-McRae College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.