### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Elementary Education and Teaching is a valuable choice and generally a critical first step for pupils choosing to pursue a career as a kindergarten teacher, an elementary school librarian, or an elementary school principal. In fact, elementary education and teaching is a surprisingly popular degree choice, being the 21st most popular degree. Last year, there were 29,618 elementary education and teaching graduates. In-state tuition for elementary education and teaching at private colleges is, on average, 3.6 times more expensive than their public peers.

 With a staggering 951 colleges offering elementary education and teaching odds are that any universities you are considering will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other elementary education and teaching undergraduates, consider looking at schools in Utah which have more students admitted to elementary education and teaching than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to study elementary education and teaching is in the Southeast region with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [East Carolina University](/colleges/east-carolina-university), and [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to major in elementary education and teaching is the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association with [Emporia State University](/colleges/emporia-state-university), [Fort Hays State University](/colleges/fort-hays-state-university), and [University of Nebraska at Kearney](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney) representing the conference. From our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best college for elementary education and teaching is [Vanderbilt University](/colleges/vanderbilt-university).

 The objectively 'best' school does not mean it is the 'best' school for you. There might be lots of facets to think about when choosing ​university. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely change your choice of which college to attend. At Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which elementary education and teaching university boasts the top college campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If you are primarily interested in which school has the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more in order to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our comprehensive list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our pick for the college with the best student life for elementary education and teaching is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Are you curious why? Keep reading to find out more about our top selections. Many of our picks just might shock you.

 If price is a primary influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college). [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspappears to be our most expensive university for elementary education and teaching, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag of [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspinto perspective. You may also want to know that elementary education and teaching is the 120th most expensive major in the United States, with an average associated cost of $36,800. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for elementary education and teaching on our list is District of Columbia with costs at the main three institutions American University, The Catholic University of America, and Howard University of $49,070, $46,950, and $46,950 respectively. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for elementary education and teaching is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) with a cost of $50,684, [Skidmore College](/colleges/skidmore-college) with a cost of $55,136, and [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) with a cost of $52,146.

 Our cheapest region for elementary education and teaching is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Idaho](/colleges/brigham-young-university-idaho) with a cost of $4,208, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university) with a cost of $6,380. On the bright side, the most affordable college for elementary education and teaching is [Martin Luther College](/colleges/martin-luther-college). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $8,800 for a degree in elementary education and teaching. That cost swells intensely to an average of $19,600 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our choice for the college constituting the best value for elementary education and teaching: [Vanderbilt University](/colleges/vanderbilt-university). On this page you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this discussion is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for elementary education and teaching majors vary a lot, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will typically make in the neighborhood of $42,900. While there is much variation in salary; top positions can bring in up to $73,300. Even right out of school, the lowest end jobs within the elementary education and teaching field make $25,100, which is an alright wage. The highest earning grads from elementary education and teaching come from [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of elementary education and teaching falls subpar, ranking within only the 8th percentile of all programs. The school with the highest composite diversity for elementary education and teaching is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Elementary Education and Teaching major stands only in the 29th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 12th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion at 78% of those majoring in elementary education and teaching. Additionally, 93% of students seeking an elementary education and teaching major are women.

 The median score of elementary education and teaching professors is 4.1 stars, a rating that is 2% better than the median score for all majors; this is a good ranking. If you want the most popular elementary education and teaching instructor in the country, take a look at Robert Castano from [Orange Coast College](/colleges/orange-coast-college). This might come as a shock, but the best rated instructors for elementary education and teaching according to students are at [Orange Coast College](/colleges/orange-coast-college). If we including data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the school with comprehensively the best instructors for elementary education and teaching is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for elementary education and teaching is [Vanderbilt University](/colleges/vanderbilt-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a detailed list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). Although, we hope you believe that looking at academics through a lens mainly formed from superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on individual topics and peruse some of our helpful background pages on beneficial things to consider as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Elementary education and teaching is the 21st most popular degree in America, with 29,618 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #22 [History](/rankings/best-colleges-for-history), and narrowly lost to #20 [Sociology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sociology).

 The degree is offered at a total of 951 colleges across the nation, and is the 18th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 14% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that hardly north of four ninths of colleges offering elementary education and teaching are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most elementary education and teaching graduates, largely led by [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), while it’s the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association that leads conference totals. As far as states, Utah ranks highest, with particular help from [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) and [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more elementary education and teaching graduates than [University of West Alabama](/colleges/university-of-west-alabama), which graduated 1494 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study elementary education and teaching). More students studied elementary education and teaching as a percentage of total students at [American Samoa Community College](/colleges/american-samoa-community-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Elementary education and teaching is the 120th most expensive major in the United States, with a median cost of $36,788 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #121, [Marketing](rankings/best-colleges-for-marketing), with a median cost of $36,769).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with great elementary education and teaching programs predominantly led by [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university) with an annual cost of $50,684. The most expensive state for elementary education and teaching is District of Columbia led by [American University](/colleges/american-university) and [The Catholic University of America](/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 72.19% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 38.06% less than the median private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Boston College](/colleges/boston-college), which is the 20th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it's its elementary education and teaching program is ranked #33. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-sarasota-manatee)  might be right for you, ranked #25 with an in-state cost of just $4,206. Another more affordable option would be #17, [Martin Luther College](/colleges/martin-luther-college) in Brown County, MN with a cost of $15,870 for in-state students and $15,870 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a serious investment for most undergraduates. It's important to ensure you enlarge your earning potential. We wish for the following job placement and earnings statistics to help you in making an intelligent decision when selecting your focus.

 In year one out of school, Elementary Education and Teaching graduates earn $37,416 a year on average (national median). Further into their occupations, they can make as much as $73,331 a year to as little as $25,114, but average approximately $42,931. For context, that is 11% higher than the nation wide average.

 The most common work position for an Elementary Education and Teaching graduate is Licensed Practical Nurse, which typically earn approximately $34,000; next are Service Representative and Account Executive, which ordinarily make approximately $22,000 and $36,000 respectively.

 The Mid East has the highest earning Elementary Education and Teaching graduates. The best paid state for Elementary Education and Teaching alumni is AK. Capital Athletic Conference has the highest earning Elementary Education and Teaching graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Elementary Education and Teaching: Median Professor Rating: 4.1 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors consistently have a hefty influence your college experience, no matter what you study. An amazing instructor can provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. Alternatively, an ineffective professor can mess up your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Elementary Education and Teaching professors have a median student rating of 4.1 out of 5, which puts them in the upper 45th percentile in America grounded in student approval. For context that's 2.5% over the national median professor rating for all subjects. Elementary Education and Teaching professors barely out-ranked those from ["Science, Technology and Society"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-science-technology-and-society), whereas ["European Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-european-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Elementary Education and Teaching.

 Now for some statistics about Elementary Education and Teaching professors. Colleges located in small suburbs tend to have the best Elementary Education and Teaching professors. The Ohio Valley Conference has the highest rated Elementary Education and Teaching professors. The Southeast region has the highest rated Elementary Education and Teaching professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Elementary Education and Teaching professors than private universities. Finally, Kentucky has the highest rated Elementary Education and Teaching professors in the United States.

 Robert Castano, instructor at [Orange Coast College](/colleges/orange-coast-college)&nbspin Costa Mesa, CA is the most popular Elementary Education and Teaching professor in America. Eric Bredder, professor at [Piedmont Virginia Community College](/colleges/piedmont-virginia-community-college)&nbspin Charlottesville, VA is the highest rated Elementary Education and Teaching professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a fabulously constructive time in one's life; it's a chance for individual progress and evolution. Scholars continue to find out what they wish to become and forge the imperative skills to be a prosperous member of society. But growth is deeper than what one learns in the classroom - the discussions one has with her schoolmates, the personal lesson received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different frame of mind. As such, attending a diverse college greatly enhances what one gains from the time spent in university.

 Elementary Education and Teaching is a less ethnically diverse focus than average\*. 78% of the United States' Elementary Education and Teaching majors are white students, followed by latino students (10%), black students (4%), and students of other races\*\*(4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) located in Philadelphia, PA.

 Secondly, Elementary Education and Teaching is the the 16th most female dominated subject, with female students out numbering male students by more than a 13 to 1 ratio. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Point Loma Nazarene University](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university) in San Diego, CA.

 Another important type of diversity is income diversity. Sadly, Elementary Education and Teaching is one of the US' least socioeconomically diverse subjects (Bottom 30%). 32% of its majors come from high income families, 16% are from families making between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 22% grew up in households with a sub $30,000 income. [Newman University](/colleges/newman-university) is the most economically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall PA is the most diverse state for Elementary Education and Teaching. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Midwest Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 78%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 7%
* Female: 93%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 61%
* Out of State: 34%
* International: 5%


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