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Elementary Education Schools in California

780 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 443
Bachelor’s Degree 206
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 91
Associate Degree 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16

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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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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
10,986 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,866. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,260.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,614.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,575. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,029.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, National University grads earn an average salary of $53,072.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,840 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at William Jessup University will pay a net price of $25,268. In their early career, William Jessup University grads earn an average salary of $41,862.

#10

Biola University

La Mirada
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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