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Elementary Teaching in New Jersey

Elementary Teaching Schools in New Jersey

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

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 113
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 41,600 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in New Jersey

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $70,660 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $24,659. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675.

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Rider University

Lawrenceville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. An average student at Rider will pay a net price of $23,153. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,406.

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Drew University

Madison
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,892.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $12,946. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,540. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in NJ

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 2% $67,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education 186
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
Secondary Education 48
Adult & Continuing Education 26
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 9
Early Childhood Education 6

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