Elementary Education at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 101 elementary education degrees were awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 691 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Elementary Education graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 96% women (97) and 4% men (4).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 101 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 96% were women (97) and 4% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, 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
Those who complete Elementary Education program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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