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#1 #1 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA At Westmont College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Managerial Economics, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Westmont College grants 51 degrees annually to graduating Business/Managerial Economics students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,156
#2 #2 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Redlands Redlands, CA At the University of Redlands, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,619
#3 #3 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,438
#4 #4 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Each year, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs grants about 339 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#5 #5 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,190
#6 #6 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Each year, Arizona Christian University awards about 61 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Counseling Psychology, Bible/Biblical Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,233
#7 #7 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $47,911
#8 #8 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 113 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,606
#9 #9 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Great Basin College Elko, NV Annually, Great Basin College awards around 17 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#10 #10 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA At Los Angeles Pacific University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Applied Psychology, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#11 #11 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Each year, Pima Community College grants around 840 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#12 #12 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Each year, Washtenaw Community College awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#13 #13 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Treasure Valley Community College Ontario, OR At Treasure Valley Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#14 #14 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Annually, Central Arizona College awards about 206 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#15 #15 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. San Diego Christian College Santee, CA At San Diego Christian College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,857
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About Elementary Education and Teaching

Elementary Education and Teaching programs prepare individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Arizona grants the most Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearss in Elementary Education and Teaching of all US states with 33 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Elementary Education and Teaching can expect approximately 11% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 89% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching is $34,700.

Popularity of Elementary Education and Teaching Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Elementary Education and Teaching degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

129

Female Students

115 (89%)

Male Students

14 (10%)

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#1 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

77%

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1,240–1,450

$56,156

#2 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

83%

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1,110–1,350

$50,619

#3 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

87%

13

970–1,240

$48,438

#4 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

97%

8

1,020–1,230

$49,055

#5 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

63%

10

880–1,080

$49,190

#6 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

71%

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920–1,160

$50,233

#7 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

79%

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1,250–1,440

$47,911

#8 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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$50,863

#10 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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$50,863

#11 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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$50,863

#12 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S.

31%

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920–1,120

$49,857

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