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Elementary Teaching in California

Elementary Teaching Schools in California

876 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 113th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in California

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 752
Bachelor’s Degree 113
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In California, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.4%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 33.8%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in California

In this state, there are 162,440 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in California

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $80,100, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at SMC. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,757.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,892. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,133. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,773. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#7

National University

San Diego
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $29,412. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Loyola Marymount. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,394. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,840 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Biola University

La Mirada
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Biola. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in CA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $80,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Early Childhood Education 4,843
Teacher Education 781
Teacher Development & Methodology 626
Secondary Education 493
Montessori Teacher Education 3

View all majors related to Elementary Teaching

View Nationwide Elementary Teaching Report

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