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Major Overview for Elementary Education and Teaching

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Overview for Elementary Education and Teaching

A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.

Careers for Elementary Education and Teaching Majors

A major in Elementary Education and Teaching is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Elementary Education and Teaching

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Elementary Education and Teaching among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
478
(5.6%)
Moderately Selective$13,060
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
435
(9.6%)
Minimally Selective$15,227
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
432
(6.4%)
Highly Selective$12,347
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
389
(9.0%)
Moderately Selective$12,052
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
353
(12.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,400
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
344
(8.0%)
Moderately Selective$16,755
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
319
(6.6%)
Moderately Selective$20,320
Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, AZ
305
(4.2%)
Minimally Selective$13,241
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
295
(3.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
286
(13.5%)
Minimally Selective$15,423
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.