Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education
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Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30,802 students earned their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. This makes it the 1st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,975 |
| Associate Degree | 2,021 |
| Graduate Certificate | 830 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 159 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary teaching majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for elementary teaching majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. About 92.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,393 |
| Women | 28,409 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 591 |
| Black or African American | 1,480 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,232 |
| White | 23,231 |
| International Students | 207 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,061 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 954 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for elementary teaching students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,815 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from WGU. Of these students, 93% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The elementary teaching program at Grand Canyon University awarded 913 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 92% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Washington University. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 385 bachelor's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at CWU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 369 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Liberty University. About 91% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from UCF. Of these students, 94% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Iowa is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 288 bachelor's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at UNI. About 87% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The elementary teaching program at Northern Arizona University awarded 278 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. The elementary teaching program at Wichita State University awarded 261 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. The elementary teaching program at Illinois State University awarded 248 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The elementary teaching program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 238 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The elementary teaching program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 216 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. The elementary teaching program at East Carolina University awarded 205 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kennesaw State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,238 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from KSU Georgia. Of these students, 97% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The elementary teaching program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 198 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Iowa State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Iowa State. Of these students, 86% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Wazzu. Of these students, 87% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The elementary teaching program at SUNY Cortland awarded 170 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Mississippi State. About 99% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Appalachian State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Appalachian State. Of these students, 96% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. The elementary teaching program at Georgia Southern University awarded 165 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 13,917 |
| Secondary Education | 3,547 |
| Teacher Education | 1,991 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 864 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 169 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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