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Elementary Education Schools in Washington

1,024 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 Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 756
Master’s Degree 259
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Washington

26,900 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 Washington

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $65,180, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,300. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,602 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Heritage University

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.77 years to complete their degree at Heritage University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,642 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,335. In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,024. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,192 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $17,070. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

In their early career, UW Tacoma grads earn an average salary of $55,968. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Elementary Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 18% $65,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Early Childhood Education 775
Teacher Education 405
Teacher Development & Methodology 295
Secondary Education 229
Adult & Continuing Education 23
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Montessori Teacher Education 12

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