ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Public school teachers earn an average of $46,597 per year. You can get an elementary education degree online or through a traditional school. Common career paths for graduates include:
- Elementary school teacher
- Elementary school administrator
- Reading specialist
- School librarian
- Daycare provider
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Interdisciplinary Studies (PK-8) - Teacher Licensure
Western Governors University
$29,215.00 Request Information
This online program from Western Governor's University is geared towards students seeking teaching licensure in their particular state. While specific requirements vary state-to-state (fees, background clearances, pedagogy exams), the Teacher's College at WGU provides the necessary course work, pre-clinical experience, and demonstration teaching required to be licensed. The B.A in Teaching Interdisciplinary Studies for PK-8 is a 126 competency unit program that also includes practice teaching. This program can be completed in 4-5 years, or as little as 2 years if you already posess an associate's or another bachelor's degree. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per semester library fee, a one-time $800 demonstration teaching fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education
University of Phoenix Online
$36,110.00 Request Information
The B.S. in Education / Elementary Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 120 credit hour program that also requires 100 hours of field experience, including student teaching. This program is for students also seeking teacher certification. Tuition is $300 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University Online
$46,180.00 Request Information
Grand Canyon University Online offers a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree that can be completed with 128 credit hours of study and a 16-week student teaching component. The cost for this program is $360 per credit hour, plus a $100 application fee, and a $100 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
University of Phoenix Online
$19,995.00 Request Information
The M.A. in Education / Elementary Teacher Education degree from University of Phoenix Online is a 41 credit hour program that also requires 100 hours of field experience, including student teaching. This program is for students also seeking teacher certification. Tuition is $485 per credit hour, there is a $45 application fee, and a $65 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (K-6)
Western Governors University
$14,240.00 Request Information
This online Master's degree program from Western Governor's University is geared towards already certified teachers or students who don't necessarily need a teaching license. The M.A. in Mathematics Education (K-6) is a 41 competency unit program that can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per term library fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Master of Arts in Teaching (PK-8) - Teacher Licensure
Western Governors University
$17,875.00 Request Information
This online program from Western Governor's University is geared towards students seeking teaching licensure in their particular state in addition to a master's degree. While specific requirements vary state-to-state (fees, background clearances, pedagogy exams), the Teacher's College at WGU provides the necessary course work, pre-clinical experience, and demonstration teaching required to be licensed. The M.A. in Teaching for PK-8 is a 75 competency unit program that also includes practice teaching, and can be completed in as little as 2 and a half years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per semester library fee, a one-time $800 demonstration teaching fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University Online
$17,750.00 Request Information
At Grand Canyon University Online, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education degree can be completed with 45 credit hours of study, and an internship component if the student wants to be eligible for a teaching credential. A traditional graduate student will pay $390 per credit hour. There is a $100 application fee and a $100 graduation fee.Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Preparation Program (PK-8)
Western Governors University
$12,140.00 Request Information
This online program from Western Governor's University is geared towards students with a bachelor's degree seeking teaching licensure in their particular state. While specific requirements vary state-to-state (fees, background clearances, pedagogy exams), the Teacher's College at WGU provides the necessary course work, pre-clinical experience, and demonstration teaching required to be licensed. The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Preparation Program (PK-8) is a 54 competency unit program that also includes practice teaching. This program can be completed in as little as 2 years. Tuition is $2,790 per 6-month term, there is $45 per semester library fee, a one-time $800 demonstration teaching fee, and a $65 application fee.Accreditation Agency: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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