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Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education

30,802 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in elementary teaching is offered at 954 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of elementary teaching graduates were international students.

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
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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
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There are 954 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,815 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
913 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
385 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
369 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
294 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
288 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
278 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#8

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
261 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#9

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
248 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

238 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#11

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
216 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
205 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#13

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
200 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

198 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#15

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
195 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#16

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
182 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#17

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
170 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#18

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
169 Yearly Graduations
99% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
165 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#19

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
165 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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