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Elementary Education Schools in New York

2,838 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,701
Master’s Degree 1,095
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
6,832 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,273. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

#2

Queens College

Queens
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,178 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#4

Buffalo State

Buffalo
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $45,227 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

#6

Hunter College

New York
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

A typical student attending SUNY New Paltz will pay a net price of $17,123. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Medaille College

Buffalo
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,076 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Medaille. The 8.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Medaille will pay a net price of $13,244.

#9

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,084 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,234 a year.

#10

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,194 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Niagara University

Niagara University
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,775 a year.

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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