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Elementary Education Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 893 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in MA.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 70 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 437
Master’s Degree 325
Associate Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 79.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Massachusetts

There are 30,380 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Massachusetts

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $82,600 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Bridgewater State grads earn an average salary of $40,839.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#3

Merrimack College

North Andover
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,367.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,583. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Lesley University

Cambridge
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,446. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 10% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. 73% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,017.

#9

Gordon College

Wenham
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $25,748. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,017 a year.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599.

Elementary Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 11% $78,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Early Childhood Education 876
Teacher Development & Methodology 284
Secondary Education 271
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 131
Teacher Education 52
Middle School Education & Teaching 40
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