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Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education

30,778 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 954 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 22% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of elementary teaching graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 30,778 people earned their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. This makes it the 14th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 30,778
Master’s Degree 8,905
Associate Degree 2,039
Graduate Certificate 715
Basic Certificate 254
Undergraduate Certificate 107
Doctor’s Degree 64

Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary teaching majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for elementary teaching students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. About 92.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 2,286
Women 28,492
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The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 625
Black or African American 1,569
Hispanic or Latino 3,453
White 22,937
International Students 171
Other Races/Ethnicities 2,023
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There are 954 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
1,815 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for elementary teaching students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,815 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from WGU. Of these students, 92% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
913 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 913 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Grand Canyon University. About 91% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
385 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from CWU. Of these students, 91% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
369 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Liberty University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#5

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
294 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from UCF. Of these students, 96% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
288 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from UNI. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
278 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from NAU. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#8

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
261 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wichita State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from WSU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#9

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
248 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 248 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Illinois State. Of these students, 94% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Phoenix - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
238 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from UOPX - Arizona. About 93% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
216 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Missouri State. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
205 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from ECU. About 95% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
200 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kennesaw State University. Roughly 41,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from KSU Georgia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

198 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from ASU - Tempe. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#15

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
195 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Iowa State. Of these students, 91% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
182 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Wazzu. Of these students, 90% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
170 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Cortland comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from SUNY Cortland. Of these students, 95% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
169 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Mississippi State. About 97% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
165 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from Appalachian State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#19

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
165 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in elementary teaching from GaSou. About 97% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
13,350
3,583
2,276
2,131
840

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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