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Elementary Education Schools in Alabama

1,370 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 756
Master’s Degree 538
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75
Post-Master’s Certificate 75
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: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

A typical student attending University of West Alabama will pay a net price of $16,747. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,760 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,536 a year.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,326 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Montevallo will pay a net price of $18,584.

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

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