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Elementary Teaching in Georgia

Elementary Teaching Schools in Georgia

1,840 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Elementary Teaching major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,034
Master’s Degree 602
Post-Master’s Certificate 164
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 164
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Associate Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 53,940 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 Georgia

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $56,360 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,374. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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268 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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231 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,266. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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193 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,387.

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154 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,627. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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150 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 91% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,998.

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Piedmont College

Demorest
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. An average student at Piedmont College will pay a net price of $18,732.

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#8

Brenau University

Gainesville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
4,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 5.02 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,066.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in GA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 15% $56,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Early Childhood Education 1,171
Middle School Education & Teaching 528
Secondary Education 394
Teacher Development & Methodology 356
Teacher Education 309
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 162
Adult & Continuing Education 33
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