Elementary Education

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Raise your hand if you're passionate about education and love working with young students! If this describes you, an elementary education degree is exactly what you've been looking for. Put your passion to work with an elementary education degree and teaching career where you can make a meaningful contribution in students' lives as a licensed teacher. This online bachelor's education degree program gives you the skills and credentials you need to educate and care for diverse learners. And this online teaching degree program prepares you for teacher licensure in any of the 50 states, so you will be qualified to obtain your teaching certification no matter where you live. Learn more about teacher licenses in your state.This elementary education program includes coursework and assessments, as well as a preclinical experience that includes observation hours. While youll complete your coursework online, youll also get in-classroom experience with a Demonstration Teaching component hosted by an experienced teacher and directed by a clinical supervisor.

Financial information

Total tuition

$33,465.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$2,000.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

122

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BA

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

criminal background check, state-specific basic skills test for student teaching

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Teacher Licensure

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Elementary Education and Teaching

Completion rate

55%

Employment rate

86%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.28

Typical (median) annual earnings

$51,980.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Elementary Education and Teaching

Education

82%

Healthcare and Social Services

5%

Other Services

3%

Accommodation and Food Services

2%

Manufacturing

1%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
658
Completion rate
55%
Average number of students who completed each year
329
Gender
Male
13%
Female
87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
80%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
36%
40 to 49
18%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
68%
BA or higher
32%