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Elementary Education Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 350 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 55 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 173
Master’s Degree 165
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Connecticut

16,320 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $75,480, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,809 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $41,230. 42% of the teachers are full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,081 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,569. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,166. Graduates earn an average $42,888 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Mitchell College

New London
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
599 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,542 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Elementary Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers -3% $75,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Early Childhood Education 283
Secondary Education 120
Teacher Education 17
Adult & Continuing Education 15
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