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Elementary Education Schools in District of Columbia

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

As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 39
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 32.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 3,260 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $79,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

American University

Washington
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 52% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $66,229 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#4

Howard University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,039 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 21% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,476 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. In their early career, University of the District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $33,730. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate.

Elementary Education Careers in DC

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 16% $77,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Secondary Education 29
Early Childhood Education 28
Teacher Development & Methodology 10

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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