Elementary Education Schools in Wisconsin
1,071 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
In terms of popularity, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 70 majors commonly available.
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Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Wisconsin
Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 1,010 |
Master’s Degree | 55 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 6 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 6 |
Gender Distribution
In Wisconsin, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Wisconsin is as follows:
- Asian: 2.6%
- Black or African American: 0.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
- White: 89.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
- Other Races: 3.3%

Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Wisconsin
In this state, there are 27,280 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Wisconsin
Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $56,770 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

Most Popular Elementary Education Programs in WI
There are 25 colleges in Wisconsin that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,500 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,695.
The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,478. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at UW - La Crosse.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,166. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,500 after graduation.
The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. 82% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,000 after earning their degree at this institution.
The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 60% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UW - River Falls grads earn an average salary of $35,600.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,192. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
This public school has an average net price of $13,857. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.
84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,000 after earning their degree at this institution.
The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,764. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.
Elementary Education Careers in WI
Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:
Job Title | WI Job Growth | WI Median Salary |
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Elementary School Teachers | 3% | $55,860 |
Related Majors in Wisconsin
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.
Major | Annual Graduates in WI |
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Early Childhood Education | 814 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 344 |
Montessori Teacher Education | 64 |
Secondary Education | 59 |
Teacher Education | 33 |
Middle School Education & Teaching | 30 |
Adult & Continuing Education | 14 |
Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 2 |
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