Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at The Sage Colleges prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at The Sage Colleges is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 24 years.

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The Sage Colleges

22 W 34th St, New York, NY

The Sage Colleges operates as a 4-year career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Troy. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Social Sciences

In the previous year, over 810 students were awarded degrees with 58% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. The Sage Colleges has listed at least fifty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest level offered. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Psychology
• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Physical Therapy

To help support students, The Sage Colleges may provide support services like:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style employment
• Employment search assistance

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by The Sage Colleges for over eighty-five straight years. Please visit sage.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Sage Colleges has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Annual Salary: $97800
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Annual Salary: $68920

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).