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Elementary Education Associate Degree

Elementary Education Associate Degrees

There are 1,109 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Elementary Education.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 42,205 students earned theirElementary Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Elementary Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 147
Associate’s Degree (this page) 1,947
Bachelor’s Degree 30,161
Master’s Degree 9,905
Doctor’s Degree 45

Earnings of Elementary Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Elementary Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,857
4 years $43,846
5 years $48,879

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 1,259 colleges that offer a associate degree in Elementary Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The most popular school in the United States for Elementary Education students seeking a associate degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,917 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 1,398 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 657 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 349 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Illinois State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 320 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northern Arizona University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 315 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of West Alabama

Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 301 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Central Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 297 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 275 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

University of the People is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 265 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 262 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 255 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Elementary Education. This school awarded 227 associate degrees in Elementary Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Elementary Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Wichita State University is a popular choice for Elementary Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their associate degree in Elementary Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Elementary Education that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 32,570
Secondary Education and Teaching 10,594
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 8,732
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 6,573
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2,976

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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