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#1 #1 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,211
#2 #2 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,347
#3 #3 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Brenau University Gainesville, GA At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 44 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,389
#4 #4 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#5 #5 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Kean University grants 378 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,675
#6 #6 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,071
#7 #7 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 164 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $47,195
#8 #8 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#9 #9 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 64 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $53,162
#10 #10 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,378
#11 #11 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 172 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $52,166
#12 #12 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $47,150
#13 #13 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Each year, the University of Bridgeport grants about 128 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,712
#14 #14 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,378
#15 #15 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#16 #16 Best College for Elementary Education and Teaching in the U.S. American International College Springfield, MA Annually, American International College awards around 52 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,440
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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.

Alabama grants the most Post masters certificates in Elementary Education and Teaching of all US states with 69 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Elementary Education and Teaching can expect approximately 8% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 92% 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.

#1 Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

128

Female Students

118 (92%)

Male Students

10 (7%)

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Elementary Education and Teaching

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

79%

22

910–1,180

$47,211

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

71%

14

1,010–1,240

$49,347

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

88%

10

1,040–1,170

$49,389

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

87%

39

930–1,110

$47,902

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

76%

11

900–1,170

$50,675

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

62%

6

980–1,190

$48,071

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

69%

4

1,180–1,370

$47,195

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

96%

6

970–1,210

$48,703

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

90%

1

890–1,080

$53,162

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

77%

4

1,110–1,370

$51,378

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

95%

4

830–1,100

$52,166

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

90%

2

1,150–1,360

$47,150

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

64%

1

880–1,120

$49,712

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

73%

1

1,030–1,310

$47,378

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

99%

1

1,040–1,340

$48,276

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

97%

2

930–1,110