Elementary Education at University of West Alabama
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, you may want to check out the program at University of West Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 301 elementary education degrees were awarded at University of West Alabama.
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Studying Online at University of West Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of West Alabama. Of 6,820 students, 5,126 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 591 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at University of West Alabama
Rankings can help you compare University of West Alabama’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #6 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 227 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 871 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 691 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Elementary Education graduates at University of West Alabama, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at University of West Alabama are 97% women (291) and 3% men (10).
Elementary Education Master’s Program at University of West Alabama
Among the 262 master’s elementary education graduates at University of West Alabama, 97% were women (253) and 3% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 194 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 37 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama, 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
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at University of West Alabama 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.