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Elementary Teaching in Washington

Elementary Teaching Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 824 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in WA.

An Elementary Teaching major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 601
Master’s Degree 223

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Washington

26,900 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $65,180, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

385 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $16,768. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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237 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,484. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Wazzu.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $13,404. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,736.

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Heritage University

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $7,564.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. A typical student attending WWU will pay a net price of $18,373. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in WA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 18% $65,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Early Childhood Education 775
Teacher Education 405
Teacher Development & Methodology 295
Secondary Education 229
Adult & Continuing Education 23
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Montessori Teacher Education 12

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