Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Martin Luther 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 Minnesota colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

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Martin Luther College (MLC)

1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN

Martin Luther College is a nonprofit private institution located in New Ulm, Minnesota and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, around 840 students, maintained by MLC.

Areas of study available at MLC include:

• Elementary Education
• Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Early Childhood Education
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students at Martin Luther College scored between 22 - 28 on the ACT. MLC has an admissions rate of about 95 percent of which only 82 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mlc-wels.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $12,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Martin Luther College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Martin Luther College "Knights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the MLC website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Martin Luther College offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 17
  • Average Annual Salary: $63600

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