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#1

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

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

960–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$52,238

#2

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

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,260–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$50,144

#3

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

Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX

At Texas A&M University-Commerce, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$48,684

#4

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

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$51,378

#5

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

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Each year, Georgia State University grants about 555 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$46,505

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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.

Georgia grants the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Elementary Education and Teaching of all US states with 10 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Elementary Education and Teaching can expect approximately 13% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 88% 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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Careers

The highest paying job for Elementary Education and Teaching majors is Education Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Elementary Education and Teaching can prepare you for is Education Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Elementary Education and Teaching majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Elementary Education and Teaching majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
24
Female Students
21 (87%)
Male Students
3 (12%)

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