Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education
Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,984 people earned their master's degree in elementary teaching. This earns it the #19 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,837 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,984 |
| Associate Degree | 1,817 |
| Graduate Certificate | 723 |
| Basic Certificate | 192 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 51 |
Earnings of Elementary Teaching Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for elementary teaching majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in elementary teaching. About 88.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,019 |
| Women | 7,965 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary teaching master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 295 |
| Black or African American | 894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 971 |
| White | 5,438 |
| International Students | 125 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,261 |
Most Popular Elementary Teaching Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 429 colleges that offer a master’s degree in elementary teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 965 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Grand Canyon University. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Western Governors University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from WGU. Of these students, 87% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Liberty University. Of these students, 94% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 91% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Alabama is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 95% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brandman University. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Brandman. Of these students, 92% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from K -State. About 79% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Hunter. About 80% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from NLU. Of these students, 89% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pittsburg State University. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Pitt State. Of these students, 71% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mercer University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Mercer. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Piedmont College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Piedmont College. About 100% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Roughly 13,400 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 $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from University of West Georgia. About 94% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of the Cumberlands. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Cumberlands. About 92% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - St Louis. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UMSL. Of these students, 82% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary teaching. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from UW Seattle. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Old Dominion University. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Old Dominion. Of these students, 95% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Niagara University. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from Niagara. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for elementary teaching majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in elementary teaching from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 87% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary teaching that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education | 5,847 |
| Teacher Education | 4,326 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,159 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,624 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 656 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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