Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Marymount University 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 Virginia colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at Marymount University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1983.

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Marymount University

Also known as Mary Washington College

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA

Marymount University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arlington, VA, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 3,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marymount University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Marymount University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Marymount University achieve an SAT score within the range of 1303 to 1650, or an ACT composite score between 19 to 23. This school has an admissions rate of 78 percent of which only 26 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Marymount University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Marymount University is the "Saints", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mary Washington College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 23
  • Average Annual Salary: $70210

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