Elementary Education at William Carey University
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, take a look at what William Carey University. Get started with the following essential facts.
William Carey University sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 158 elementary education degrees were granted at William Carey University.
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Online & Distance Learning at William Carey University
Online coursework is an option at William Carey University. Of 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at William Carey University
Use these rankings to compare William Carey University’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 227 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 871 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 691 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 227 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 871 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 691 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Elementary Education graduates at William Carey University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Elementary Education graduates at William Carey University are 96% women (152) and 4% men (6).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at William Carey University
Among the 92 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at William Carey University, 95% were women (87) and 5% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at William Carey University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at William Carey University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Elementary Education Master’s Program at William Carey University
Among the 66 master’s elementary education graduates at William Carey University, 98% were women (65) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at William Carey University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
Minority students account for 44% of Elementary Education master’s degree recipients at William Carey University, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Elementary Education majors, 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.