Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Mars Hill 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.

The Elementary Education program at Mars Hill College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 34 years.

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Mars Hill College

501 N. Main St., Louisburg, NC

Mars Hill College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Mars Hill College is nearly a thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mars Hill College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1050 on the SAT and between 17 to 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Mars Hill College. This school admits about 70 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 24 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at mhc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $26,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Mars Hill College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mhc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mars Hill College has offered the following programs 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

• 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).