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Elementary Teaching in North Carolina

Elementary Teaching Schools in North Carolina

1,298 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Elementary Teaching is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in North Carolina

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 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 73.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in North Carolina

40,830 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 North Carolina

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $46,500 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

High Point University

High Point
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Wingate. This private school has an average net price of $18,251.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,421. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,002 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,959.

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#8

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Queens.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at UMO will pay a net price of $16,883. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UMO.

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#10

Meredith College

Raleigh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,269.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in NC

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 8% $45,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Development & Methodology 928
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Early Childhood Education 39
Teacher Education 38
Adult & Continuing Education 22
Secondary Education 20
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 13
Middle School Education & Teaching 3

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