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Elementary Teaching in New York

Elementary Teaching Schools in New York

2,665 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Teaching is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,794
Master’s Degree 803
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Associate Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 59.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in New York

There are 82,590 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 New York

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $83,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 56% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#2

Queens College

Queens
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,921. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,700. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#4

Buffalo State

Buffalo
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
146 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#6

Hunter College

New York
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $3,296. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,358. 51% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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#9

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,084 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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#10

Niagara University

Niagara University
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,135.

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#10

SUNY Oswego

Oswego
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,636 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,281.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in NY

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 5% $79,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education 1,821
Early Childhood Education 910
Secondary Education 553
Adult & Continuing Education 65
Middle School Education & Teaching 58
Teacher Development & Methodology 23
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