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Elementary Education Schools in Georgia

In <nil>, 2,181 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 66 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,301
Master’s Degree 600
Post-Master’s Certificate 231
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 231
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Associate Degree 19

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 53,940 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 Georgia

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $56,360 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

268 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending KSU Georgia will pay a net price of $18,212. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,851. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,235 after earning their degree at this institution.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,951 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#7

Piedmont College

Demorest
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,060 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,827. In their early career, Piedmont College grads earn an average salary of $43,392. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

#8

Brenau University

Gainesville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,551 Total Students

In their early career, Brenau grads earn an average salary of $40,275. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#9

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
10,949 Total Students

In their early career, Georgia Gwinnett College grads earn an average salary of $34,400. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,525 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.02 years.

Elementary Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Early Childhood Education 1,171
Middle School Education & Teaching 528
Secondary Education 394
Teacher Development & Methodology 356
Teacher Education 309
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 162
Adult & Continuing Education 33
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