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Elementary Education Schools in Utah

3,125 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Utah 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 Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,433
Master’s Degree 620
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Associate Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 81.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Utah

There are 11,990 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Utah

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $59,880 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

2,448 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,969.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,955. In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,578.

#7

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

Elementary Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 26% $57,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Early Childhood Education 185
Teacher Education 73
Secondary Education 37
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 3
Montessori Teacher Education 3

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