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Elementary Education Schools in Michigan

In <nil>, 743 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in MI.

An Elementary Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 595
Associate Degree 88
Master’s Degree 54
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 83.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Michigan

38,330 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $66,180, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
17,170 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,402 a year.

#2

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,523 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,216 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,728. 59% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

#4

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,257 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,873 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
10,361 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
7,214 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#8

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,379 Total Students

The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,082.

#9

Hope College

Holland
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,132 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,582 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. An average student at Hope will pay a net price of $26,700.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,195.

Elementary Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 6% $63,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Early Childhood Education 486
Secondary Education 200
Teacher Development & Methodology 39
Teacher Education 22
Montessori Teacher Education 1
1
Middle School Education & Teaching 1

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