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Elementary Education Schools in Louisiana

407 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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 333
Master’s Degree 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 77.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

In their early career, Southeastern grads earn an average salary of $36,197. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,674 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,254 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,533 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

#10

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. In their early career, McNeese grads earn an average salary of $35,891.

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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