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Elementary Education Schools in New Jersey

756 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

An Elementary Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 601
Master’s Degree 127
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in New Jersey

41,600 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $70,660, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $28,245. Graduates earn an average $57,264 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,191. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

#4

Rider University

Lawrenceville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,393 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,159 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 37% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,756 after graduation.

#10

Centenary University

Hackettstown
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. An average student at Centenary will pay a net price of $16,105.

Elementary Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 2% $67,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education 352
Early Childhood Education 156
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 144
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
Secondary Education 79
Adult & Continuing Education 26

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