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Elementary Teaching in New Jersey

Elementary Teaching Schools in New Jersey

782 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 634
Master’s Degree 113
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 41,600 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 New Jersey

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $70,660 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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133 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. A typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $24,659.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $10,406. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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#4

Rider University

Lawrenceville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,153. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Ramapo College will pay a net price of $19,333. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,946.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Saint Peter's College. This private school has an average net price of $11,293. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#10

Centenary University

Hackettstown
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,285. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in NJ

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 2% $67,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education 352
Early Childhood Education 156
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 144
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
Secondary Education 79
Adult & Continuing Education 26

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