Find Teaching Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Elementary Education in Minnesota

Find Schools Near

Elementary Education Schools in Minnesota

1,138 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 986
Master’s Degree 73
Associate Degree 33
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
undefined

Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Minnesota

22,940 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

undefined

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Minnesota

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $64,950 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

undefined

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

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. 82% of the teachers are full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
968 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,543 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at MLC.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,090 after graduation. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Walden University

Minneapolis
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

In their early career, Bethel University Minnesota grads earn an average salary of $49,758. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Elementary Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $61,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Early Childhood Education 655
Teacher Development & Methodology 394
Teacher Education 190
Adult & Continuing Education 124
Montessori Teacher Education 25
24
Secondary Education 22
20

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Teaching Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited education & teaching schools across the U.S.