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Elementary Education Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 559 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in AR.

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 403
Associate Degree 83
Master’s Degree 65
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • 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
27,562 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,410 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,022 after graduation. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. 97% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,358 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,648. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,704 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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