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Elementary Education Schools in New York

In <nil>, 2,778 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in NY.

An Elementary Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,767
Master’s Degree 971
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in New York

In this state, there are 82,590 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 New York

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $83,010 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,658 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,273. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

#2

Queens College

Queens
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,772 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 87% of students get financical aid.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
15,938 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,393. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Buffalo State

Buffalo
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,173 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,945. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,918 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Hunter College

New York
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
24,099 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
7,075 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at SUNY New Paltz. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Medaille College

Buffalo
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,814 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#9

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,607 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,416 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

#10

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
7,058 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,582. Graduates earn an average $44,760 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Niagara University

Niagara University
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,708 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,902.

Elementary Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $79,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education 1,821
Early Childhood Education 910
Secondary Education 553
Adult & Continuing Education 65
Middle School Education & Teaching 58
Teacher Development & Methodology 23
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