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Elementary Education Schools in District of Columbia

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

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 33

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: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 56.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 13.9%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,801 a year. 52% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $32,563. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#4

Howard University

Washington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,388. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,007 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

In their early career, University of the District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $32,237. A typical student attending University of the District of Columbia will pay a net price of $16,001. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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