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Elementary Education Schools in Maine

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

In this state, Elementary Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 91.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 5,390 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 Maine

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $53,570 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maine that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $16,033. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $13,967.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Husson. This private school has an average net price of $19,122.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,823.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,687 a year. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. An average student at Saint Joseph's Maine will pay a net price of $27,595.

#6

Thomas College

Waterville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,844. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at University of Southern Maine. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Elementary Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education 177
Early Childhood Education 132
Secondary Education 59
Adult & Continuing Education 21
Teacher Development & Methodology 3
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