Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at Southeastern Louisiana 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 Louisiana colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at Southeastern Louisiana University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 50 years.

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Southeastern Louisiana University

401 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Southeastern is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately 15,000 students enroll at Southeastern yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southeastern offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at Southeastern scored in a range of 20 - 24 on the ACT. This school has an admissions rate of about 43 percent of which only 79 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Southeastern varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,600. Southeastern may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southeastern has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern Louisiana University has offered the following degree levels 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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Annual Salary: $48970

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