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Master's Degree in Elementary Education

Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education

8,984 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in elementary teaching is offered at 429 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 27% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of elementary teaching graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,984 people 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 29,837
Master’s Degree 8,984
Associate Degree 1,817
Graduate Certificate 723
Basic Certificate 192
Undergraduate Certificate 107
Doctor’s Degree 51

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

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in elementary teaching. About 88.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,019
Women 7,965
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The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 295
Black or African American 894
Hispanic or Latino 971
White 5,438
International Students 125
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,261
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There are 429 colleges that offer a master’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
965 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 965 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 90% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
603 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from WGU. About 87% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
326 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Liberty University. About 94% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

300 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UOPX - Arizona. About 91% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
276 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from University of West Alabama. About 95% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Brandman University

Irvine, California
191 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Brandman. About 92% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
164 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from K -State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#8

Hunter College

New York, New York
139 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Hunter. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
138 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from NLU. About 89% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
118 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Pitt State. About 71% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
103 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Mercer. Of these students, 93% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
100 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Piedmont College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Piedmont College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
98 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from University of West Georgia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#15

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
92 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#16

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
87 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UMSL. About 82% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

83 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UW Seattle. Of these students, 83% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
75 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Old Dominion. About 95% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
72 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Niagara. Of these students, 78% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

70 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from ASU - Tempe. About 87% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Secondary Education 5,847
Teacher Education 4,326
Teacher Development & Methodology 4,159
Early Childhood Education 3,624
Adult & Continuing Education 656

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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