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Elementary Teaching in Massachusetts

Elementary Teaching Schools in Massachusetts

779 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Teaching is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 337
Master’s Degree 324
Associate Degree 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 51

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Massachusetts

There are 30,380 people in the state and 1,410,970 people in the nation working in elementary teaching jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Massachusetts

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $82,600 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,707. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,325. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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Merrimack College

North Andover
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 46% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

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Lesley University

Cambridge
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $31,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 14% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,779. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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Gordon College

Wenham
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,043. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,090.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in MA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 11% $78,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Early Childhood Education 876
Teacher Development & Methodology 284
Secondary Education 271
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 131
Teacher Education 52
Middle School Education & Teaching 40
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