Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 293900
- Phone: (919) 934-3051
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
54.82%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,118Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Elementary Education Degree
The elementary education program at Lees – McRae 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 North Carolina colleges that offer elementary education degrees.
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Lees – McRae College
245 College Road, Smithfield, NC
Lees - McRae College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Banner Elk, NC, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Lees - McRae College, with only approximately 900 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Lees - McRae College offers:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1055 to 1735 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 64 percent of which only 19 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lmc.edu.
Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Lees - McRae College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.
The Lees - McRae College Bobcats participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.lmc.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lees – McRae College offers a bachelor's degree program in elementary education.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 27 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 28 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Elementary Education program at Lees – McRae College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Raleigh, NC
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Annual Salary: $46740
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Lees – McRae College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lees – McRae College may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lees – McRae College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Conference Carolinas)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports