Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Niagara 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 New York colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at Niagara University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1984.

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Niagara University

3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY

Niagara University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Niagara University, NY and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Niagara University has an annual student enrollment of over four thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to NU. Scores in a range of 21 to 25 on the ACT or 1380 to 1710 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. 76% of applicants are admitted to Niagara University, of which 26% choose to enroll.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students at Niagara University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The NU "Purple Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.niagara.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Niagara University 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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Annual Salary: $60960

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