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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education

947 Colleges in the United States
29,795 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #16 in popularity, elementary education is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 947 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 29,795 bachelor's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education Your choice of school for getting your bachelor's degree in elementary teaching matters. We created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality elementary education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Doctor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Overall Popularity in Elementary Teaching

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for elementary education.

In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Elementary Teaching Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
1,654 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
#3 Best Quality In UT

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education has to take a look at Western Governors University. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Utah.

There were about 1,654 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Governors University

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674 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#6 Best Quality In AZ

Grand Canyon University is a popular decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were about 674 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Grand Canyon University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
374 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#2 Best Quality In VA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Liberty University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lynchburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Virginia.

There were roughly 374 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Liberty University

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325 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to check out University of Central Florida. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Florida.

There were roughly 325 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Central Florida

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290 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#3 Best Quality In AZ

NAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were approximately 290 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Northern Arizona University

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288 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Iowa.

There were roughly 288 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Northern Iowa

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255 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#2 Best Quality In IL

Illinois State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Normal. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Illinois.

There were about 255 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Illinois State University

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194 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were approximately 194 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Arizona State University - Tempe

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188 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
#4 Best Quality In WA

CWU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Ellensburg. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Washington.

There were roughly 188 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Central Washington University

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186 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WA
#2 Best Quality In WA

Wazzu is a very large public university located in the distant town of Pullman. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Washington.

There were roughly 186 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Washington State University

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180 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

KSU Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kennesaw. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Georgia.

There were approximately 180 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Kennesaw State University

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179 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 179 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from East Carolina University

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178 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MS
#2 Best Quality In MS

Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were roughly 178 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Mississippi

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175 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#15 Best Quality In KS

Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 175 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Wichita State University

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170 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IA
#2 Best Quality In IA

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Iowa.

There were about 170 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Iowa State University

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167 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#10 Best Quality In IN

IUPUI is a fairly large public university located in the city of Indianapolis.

There were about 167 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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167 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NC
#3 Best Quality In NC

Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Boone. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in North Carolina.

There were approximately 167 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Appalachian State University

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165 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#5 Best Quality In MN

Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Minnesota.

There were approximately 165 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Winona State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Winona State University

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163 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Springfield. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Missouri.

There were roughly 163 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Missouri State University - Springfield

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160 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ID
#2 Best Quality In ID

BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Rexburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Idaho.

There were roughly 160 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Brigham Young University - Idaho

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154 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#1 Best Quality In CO

Located in the midsize city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Colorado.

There were about 154 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Northern Colorado

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
152 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MS
#1 Best Quality In MS

Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Mississippi.

There were about 152 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mississippi State University

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152 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KS
#3 Best Quality In KS

Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Kansas.

There were approximately 152 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ESU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Emporia State University

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152 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KS
#7 Best Quality In KS

Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Kansas.

There were approximately 152 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Fort Hays State University

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150 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In AZ
#5 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in elementary education in Arizona.

There were about 150 elementary education individuals who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Phoenix - Arizona

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

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Towson University
Towson, MD
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 947 different United States elementary education schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
49 The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
51 Queens College Queens, NY
51 SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY
51 Florida International University Miami, FL
54 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
55 Valley City State University Valley City, ND
55 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
57 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
58 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
59 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
59 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
59 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
62 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
62 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
64 Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
64 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
66 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
67 Minnesota State University - Moorhead Moorhead, MN
68 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
69 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
69 Purdue University - Main Campus West Lafayette, IN
71 Athens State University Athens, AL
71 SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY
71 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
74 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
75 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
76 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
76 Dalton State College Dalton, GA
76 Buffalo State Buffalo, NY
79 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN
79 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD
81 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
81 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
81 University of Florida Gainesville, FL
84 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
84 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
86 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
87 University of Missouri - St Louis Saint Louis, MO
87 University of Nevada - Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
89 University of Wisconsin - River Falls River Falls, WI
90 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
90 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
92 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
93 Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
93 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
93 Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN
93 Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN
97 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
97 Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies Fayette, MO
99 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
99 Boise State University Boise, ID
101 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL
101 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN
101 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
104 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
105 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
105 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI
107 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
107 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
109 Troy University Troy, AL
109 University of Wisconsin - Superior Superior, WI
111 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
111 Kean University Union, NJ
113 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
113 Murray State University Murray, KY
113 The City College of New York New York, NY
116 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
116 Marshall University Huntington, WV
116 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
119 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
120 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
120 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
122 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL
122 Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH
122 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
125 Mercer University Macon, GA
125 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
125 Westfield State University Westfield, MA
125 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
129 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
129 St John’s University - New York Queens, NY
129 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
132 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
132 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
132 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL
132 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
132 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
132 Montana State University Bozeman, MT
138 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
138 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
140 Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA
140 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
142 Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR
142 University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras San Juan, PR
142 The University of Montana Missoula, MT
142 University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL
142 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
142 University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, WI

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Elementary Education students that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education award.

Rank College Location
148 Dordt University Sioux Center, IA
148 Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD
148 SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY
148 George Fox University Newberg, OR
152 Auburn University Auburn, AL
152 Wilmington University New Castle, DE
154 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
154 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
156 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
156 University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MD
156 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
156 Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT
160 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
160 University of Idaho Moscow, ID
160 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS
160 Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
164 Delta State University Cleveland, MS
164 Montana State University - Billings Billings, MT
164 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
164 The College of Saint Rose Albany, NY
168 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
168 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA
168 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
168 University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL
168 Harding University Searcy, AR
173 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
173 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
173 Butler University Indianapolis, IN
173 Weber State University Ogden, UT
177 Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO
178 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
178 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
178 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA
178 Clemson University Clemson, SC
182 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
182 Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH
182 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
185 University of Maine Orono, ME
185 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO
185 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
185 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
185 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Elementary Education by Region

View the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Elementary Education for a specific region near you.

Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
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Elementary Education is one of 11 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education 13,068
Secondary Education 3,494
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 2,352
Teacher Education 1,390
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 800
Teacher Development & Methodology 169
Adult & Continuing Education 24
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods 13
Montessori Teacher Education 8

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