Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Five Towns College 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 Five Towns College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 21 years.

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Five Towns College

3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY

Five Towns College is a private institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dix Hills, NY, in a predominantly suburban area. The school enrolls 1,300 students yearly, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

Areas of study offered at Five Towns College include:

• Business Administration
• Music
• Film Studies
• Drama
• Music Teacher Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1180 to 1500 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 61% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 60% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $8,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the Five Towns College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Five Towns College has offered the following academic 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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $59830

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