Elementary Education Schools in New Jersey
527 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
An Elementary Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 374 |
Master’s Degree | 121 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 27 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 27 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 5 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 5 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 5 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 3.6%
- Black or African American: 3.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
- White: 66.0%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
- Other Races: 9.1%

Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in New Jersey
There are 41,600 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in New Jersey
In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $70,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

Most Popular Elementary Education Programs in NJ
There are 15 colleges in New Jersey that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:
13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,200 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.
It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,547.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,300 after earning their degree at this institution.
94% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.
An average student at Saint Peter's College will pay a net price of $12,412. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Georgian Court. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,344.
The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,967. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.
14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,117. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,900 a year.
Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,100 a year.
Elementary Education Careers in NJ
Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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Elementary School Teachers | 2% | $67,160 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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Teacher Education | 358 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 144 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 130 |
Early Childhood Education | 96 |
Secondary Education | 89 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 25 |
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