Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at University of South Carolina – Upstate 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 South Carolina colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at University of South Carolina – Upstate is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education since 1988.

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University of South Carolina – Upstate

300 College St NE, Orangeburg, SC

University of South Carolina - Upstate is a public institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 5,500 students are enrolled per year at University of South Carolina - Upstate.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

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

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to University of South Carolina - Upstate. Scores in a range of 18 - 22 on the ACT or 1300 - 1560 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school admits approximately 60 percent of students applying. Of those students accepted, about 44 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of South Carolina - Upstate varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $11,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 per year. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,800 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The University of South Carolina - Upstate "Spartans" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Students who would like to view more about this school may take a look at their website at www.uscupstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of South Carolina – Upstate has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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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).