Elementary Education Degree

The elementary education program at University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer elementary education degrees.

The Elementary Education program at USF St. Petersburg is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 15 years.

University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus

Also known as USF St. Petersburg

5655 South 27th St, Milwaukee, WI

University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus is a public institution located in St. Petersburg, FL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus.

Areas of study available at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus. A score in a range of 1470 to 1710 on the SAT, or 21 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 46% of which only 46% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at University of South Florida - St. Petersburg Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,700 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $8,300. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who wish to learn more about this school may visit their website at https://www.usfsp.edu/home/.

Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USF St. Petersburg has offered the following program 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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Annual Salary: $58750

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