Elementary Education at Merrimack College
If you plan to study Elementary Education, consider the program at Merrimack College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merrimack College is located in North Andover, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 elementary education degrees were granted at Merrimack College.
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Studying Online at Merrimack College
Online coursework is an option at Merrimack College. Among 5,862 students, 1,344 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 779 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Merrimack College
These rankings give you a sense of how Merrimack College’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 27 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #53 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #854 of 871 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #25 of 27 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #53 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #854 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Elementary Education graduates at Merrimack College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Elementary Education graduates at Merrimack College are 86% women (82) and 14% men (13).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Merrimack College
Among the 31 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at Merrimack College, 97% were women (30) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Merrimack College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Merrimack College, below the national average of 23%.*
Elementary Education Master’s Program at Merrimack College
Of the 64 master’s elementary education degrees awarded at Merrimack College, 81% were women (52) and 19% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Merrimack College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at Merrimack College, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Students who finish Elementary Education program at Merrimack College pursue many career paths. Below 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.