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Elementary Education Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,442 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in MO.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 73 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,176
Master’s Degree 224
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 86.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Missouri

There are 25,670 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Missouri

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $49,860 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,123 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,058.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,505. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,146 after earning their degree at this institution.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,526. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
1,020 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,746.

#10

Truman State University

Kirksville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,301.

Elementary Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $45,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Secondary Education 448
Early Childhood Education 276
Middle School Education & Teaching 182
Teacher Education 163
Teacher Development & Methodology 132
Adult & Continuing Education 14
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