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Elementary Education Schools in Arkansas

471 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

An Elementary Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 341
Associate Degree 78
Master’s Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Arkansas

12,400 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $48,560, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $46,655.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,973 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,030 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,118 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,077 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,814. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,195 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,868.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,447 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,336. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,457 Total Students

In their early career, Arkansas Northeastern College grads earn an average salary of $27,614. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

Elementary Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 9% $47,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Teacher Development & Methodology 262
Middle School Education & Teaching 244
Teacher Education 230
Early Childhood Education 210
Secondary Education 142
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 47
Adult & Continuing Education 33

View all majors related to Elementary Education

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