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Elementary Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 1,890 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 1,091
Master’s Degree 541
Post-Master’s Certificate 239
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 239
Associate Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The 7.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,263 after graduation.

268 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $38,154 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Mercer grads earn an average salary of $42,312.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year. This public school has an average net price of $10,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

Piedmont College

Demorest
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,796. 36% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Brenau University

Gainesville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,398 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,402.

#9

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

The average student takes 5.17 years to complete their degree at Georgia Gwinnett College. In their early career, Georgia Gwinnett College grads earn an average salary of $33,779. This public school has an average net price of $13,053.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,794 Total Students

A typical student attending DSC will pay a net price of $5,340. 90% of students get financical aid. 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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