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Elementary Education Schools in Nebraska

652 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 528
Master’s Degree 83
Associate Degree 41

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 85.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 9,920 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Nebraska

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $57,490 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

183 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,041 after earning their degree at this institution.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

In their early career, WSC grads earn an average salary of $36,616. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Chadron State College. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,730 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $9,029.

#7

Hastings College

Hastings
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,340. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 37% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Elementary Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 6% $56,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Secondary Education 143
Early Childhood Education 90
Teacher Education 49
Middle School Education & Teaching 15
Teacher Development & Methodology 6
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 1

View all majors related to Elementary Education

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