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Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina

1,362 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,162
Master’s Degree 137
Associate Degree 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,958 a year.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State.

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High Point University

High Point
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,721 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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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