Elementary Education Schools in Minnesota
1,220 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Minnesota in the 2018-2019 year.
An Elementary Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,038 |
Master’s Degree | 79 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 43 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 43 |
Associate’s Degree | 33 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 27 |
Gender Distribution
In Minnesota, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Minnesota is as follows:
- Asian: 3.3%
- Black or African American: 2.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
- White: 85.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
- Other Races: 4.4%

Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Minnesota
There are 22,940 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Minnesota
Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $64,950 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

Most Popular Elementary Education Programs in MN
There are 29 colleges in Minnesota that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
65% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
67% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 5.47 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.42 years to complete their degree at MSU Moorhead.
99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,100 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,479. Graduates earn an average $41,800 after graduation.
The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,449.
An average student at MLC will pay a net price of $18,881. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.
47% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,100 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.
The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 84% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,904. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Elementary Education Careers in MN
Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | MN Job Growth | MN Median Salary |
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Elementary School Teachers | 5% | $61,830 |
Related Majors in Minnesota
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in MN |
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Early Childhood Education | 766 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 524 |
Teacher Education | 193 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 166 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 54 |
Montessori Teacher Education | 36 |
Secondary Education | 35 |
Middle School Education & Teaching | 9 |
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