Education Degree

The education program at Elmira College prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer education degrees.

The Education program at Elmira College is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee for more than 11 years.

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Elmira College (EC)

4100 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY

Elmira College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmira, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at EC exceeds a thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at Elmira College include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to EC are in the range of 24 to 27 on the ACT, or 970 to 1190 on the SAT exam. EC admits roughly 80 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 19 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

EC participates in athletic programs through the NCAA's Empire Eight in Basketball.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.elmira.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. EC has offered the following degree 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

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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