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Elementary Education Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 1,416 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in AL.

An Elementary Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Alabama

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 802
Master’s Degree 546
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Alabama

23,850 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $49,850, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

313 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,019.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $21,534. 78% of the teachers are full time.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. In their early career, Athens State University grads earn an average salary of $42,451. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,535 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,489 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,068 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,689.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,625 Total Students

A typical student attending Montevallo will pay a net price of $17,348. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Elementary Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 3% $50,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Secondary Education 520
Early Childhood Education 288
Teacher Education 233
Adult & Continuing Education 88
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 22

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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