Elementary Education Schools in California
575 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
An Elementary Education major is the 7th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Master’s Degree | 331 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 170 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 63 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 63 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 11 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 11 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 9.2%
- Black or African American: 1.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%
- White: 52.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
- Other Races: 11.8%

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.

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in California
A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $80,100, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

Most Popular Elementary Education Programs in CA
There are 25 colleges in California that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,900 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. The average student takes 4.90 years to complete their degree at National University.
76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at SCU. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.
In their early career, Brandman grads earn an average salary of $41,500. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,864.
92% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.
It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. An average student at William Jessup University will pay a net price of $22,633. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.
Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,319. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,251. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
68% of students get financical aid. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Elementary Education Careers in CA
Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
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Elementary School Teachers | 7% | $80,830 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
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Early Childhood Education | 4,532 |
Teacher Education | 694 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 395 |
Secondary Education | 346 |
Montessori Teacher Education | 8 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 3 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 1 |
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