Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Brandeis University 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Brandeis University (BU)

One Silber Way, Boston, MA

Brandeis University is a nonprofit private institution located in Waltham, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Brandeis University has an annual student enrollment of over five thousand.

Areas of study offered at Brandeis University include:

• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Brandeis University earn an SAT score within the range of 1860 to 2170, or an ACT composite score within the range of 28 to 32. 40% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 24 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at brandeis.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $7,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Brandeis University "Judges" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.brandeis.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brandeis University offers a master's degree program in elementary education.

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

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