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Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 1,370 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in NC.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,166
Master’s Degree 138
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 40,830 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 North Carolina

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $46,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,162. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,999. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,324 after graduation.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,110. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,795 a year.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,239. 88% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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High Point University

High Point
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,317. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,995 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,640. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,056 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,318 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Pembroke will pay a net price of $11,160. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Graduates earn an average $35,126 after graduation.

Elementary Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 8% $45,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Early Childhood Education 1,025
Teacher Development & Methodology 959
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 154
Middle School Education & Teaching 153
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Teacher Education 38
Secondary Education 26
Adult & Continuing Education 22

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