Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at University of Rio Grande 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 Ohio colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at University of Rio Grande is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 2006.

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University of Rio Grande

555 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH

University of Rio Grande is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rio Grande, OH, in a predominantly rural area. University of Rio Grande has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,300.

Areas of study available at University of Rio Grande include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Engineering Technology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $21,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. University of Rio Grande may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Rio Grande "Redmen" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.rio.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rio Grande 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

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