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Elementary Education Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 361 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 52 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 298
Master’s Degree 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Louisiana

24,070 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 Louisiana

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $48,740 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,642. In their early career, UL Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $38,254. 98% of students get financical aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,054 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,950.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,810 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

A typical student attending Nicholls State University will pay a net price of $13,466. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,548. Graduates earn an average $37,624 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,884 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#10

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

A typical student attending McNeese will pay a net price of $10,161. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

Elementary Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $48,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Secondary Education 157
Early Childhood Education 122
Middle School Education & Teaching 37
Teacher Education 19
Teacher Development & Methodology 18
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 10
Adult & Continuing Education 10

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View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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