Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Indiana University – Northwest 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 Indiana colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at Indiana University – Northwest is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1954.

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Indiana University – Northwest (IUN)

107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN

Indiana University - Northwest, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Gary, Indiana, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at IUN exceeds 6,000 yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to IUN earn an SAT score between 1160 - 1480, or an ACT score between 16 - 24. 76% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 66 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at iun.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 for the year. Indiana University - Northwest may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

IUN participates in athletics through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

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

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

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

• Bloomington, IN
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Annual Salary: $51540

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