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Elementary Teaching in California

Elementary Teaching Schools in California

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

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 752

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.4%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 33.8%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in California

162,440 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 California

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $80,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Brandman will pay a net price of $32,849. The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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124 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at ULV. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,394. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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National University

San Diego
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. 10% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,071 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,395.

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in CA

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 7% $80,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Teacher Education 781
Teacher Development & Methodology 626
Secondary Education 493
Early Childhood Education 198
Montessori Teacher Education 3

View all majors related to Elementary Teaching

View Nationwide Elementary Teaching Report

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