Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education
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Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
In 2020-2021, 8,975 earned their master's degree in elementary teaching. This makes it the 6th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 30,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,975 |
| Associate Degree | 2,021 |
| Graduate Certificate | 830 |
| Basic Certificate | 190 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 159 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in elementary teaching. About 88.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,057 |
| Women | 7,918 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 287 |
| Black or African American | 1,030 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,035 |
| White | 5,587 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 931 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 429 colleges that offer a master’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The elementary teaching program at Grand Canyon University awarded 965 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 603 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from WGU. About 86% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Liberty University. About 93% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 300 master's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 86% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. The elementary teaching program at University of West Alabama awarded 276 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 97% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandman University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 master's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Brandman. About 88% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The elementary teaching program at Kansas State University awarded 164 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 master's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Hunter. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
National Louis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. The elementary teaching program at National Louis University awarded 138 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pittsburg State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,820 per year. The elementary teaching program at Pittsburg State University awarded 118 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Mercer University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,244 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Mercer. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Medaille College. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,296 per year. The elementary teaching program at Medaille College awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Piedmont College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Piedmont College. Of these students, 93% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Georgia. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. The elementary teaching program at University of West Georgia awarded 98 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
University of the Cumberlands is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Cumberlands. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Missouri - St Louis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,528 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at UMSL. About 85% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The elementary teaching program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 83 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 master's degrees were handed out to elementary teaching majors at Old Dominion. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Niagara University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. The elementary teaching program at Niagara University awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The elementary teaching program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 70 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education | 5,777 |
| Teacher Education | 4,966 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,032 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,712 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 801 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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