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Elementary Education Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 713 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 589
Associate Degree 85
Master’s Degree 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

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: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

#2

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University. 98% of students get financical aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $13,962.

#4

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,573 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,323 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#8

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,679 after graduation.

#9

Hope College

Holland
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,047 a year. This private school has an average net price of $26,944.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

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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