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Elementary Education Schools in California

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

In this state, Elementary Education is the 8th most popular major out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 454
Bachelor’s Degree 261
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.9%
  • White: 41.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in California

There are 162,440 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in California

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $80,100 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,798 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,290 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,340. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,165 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,517 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,201 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,283 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,918 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,445 Total Students

An average student at PLNU will pay a net price of $33,537. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU. The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,524 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,172 a year. An average student at Fresno Pacific will pay a net price of $11,531.

#7

National University

San Diego
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

An average student at National University will pay a net price of $12,231. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
10,184 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Loyola Marymount grads earn an average salary of $58,391. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,685 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#10

Biola University

La Mirada
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,551 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Biola will pay a net price of $27,161. In their early career, Biola grads earn an average salary of $45,038.

Elementary Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $80,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Early Childhood Education 4,843
Teacher Education 781
Teacher Development & Methodology 626
Secondary Education 493
Montessori Teacher Education 3

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