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Elementary Education Schools in Rhode Island

167 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 146
Master’s Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 88.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Rhode Island

3,520 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $71,990, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Rhode Island that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,638. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,827 a year.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,054. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Rhode Island College

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $33,806.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,582. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Elementary Education Careers in RI

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 3% $74,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Secondary Education 53
Early Childhood Education 50
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 34
Teacher Education 15
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

View all majors related to Elementary Education

View Nationwide Elementary Education Report

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