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2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region

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Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region

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In 2020-2021, 43,003 people earned their degree in elementary education, making the major the 17th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 5,099 elementary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region” ranking looked at 112 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in elementary education. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in elementary education.

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Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region”.

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. Grand Canyon University is a large school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 1,878 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 544 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at UOPX - Arizona

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region. Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 351 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Northern Arizona University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 268 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full ASU - Tempe Elementary Education Report

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 127 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Elementary Education at University of Arizona

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With a ranking of #6, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 119 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at UNM

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The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 110 diplomas to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at UTSA

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #8. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is located in Durant, Oklahoma and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 100 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Full Southeastern Oklahoma State University Elementary Education Report

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 80 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full OSU Elementary Education Report

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University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of Central Oklahoma is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 61 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at UCO

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Northeastern State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #10. Northeastern State University is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 61 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at NSU

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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #12. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.

Full Texas State Elementary Education Report

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Oklahoma Elementary Education Report

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Baylor University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Baylor is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 52 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at Baylor University

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Estrella Mountain Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Avondale, Arizona, and it awarded 43 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Estrella Mountain Community College

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Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a small public school situated in Weatherford, Oklahoma. It awarded 42 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Glendale Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Glendale, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at Glendale Community College

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Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Oklahoma City Community College is a public institution located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 40 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full OCCC Elementary Education Report

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Chandler-Gilbert Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #19. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large school located in Chandler, Arizona that handed out 39 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #20. New Mexico Highlands University is a small public school situated in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It awarded 52 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Full New Mexico Highlands University Elementary Education Report

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With a ranking of #21, Dallas Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. Dallas Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 35 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Dallas Baptist University

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Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, Oklahoma

Northern Oklahoma College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region list. Northern Oklahoma College is located in Tonkawa, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Northern Oklahoma College

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East Texas Baptist University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. East Texas Baptist University is located in Marshall, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Elementary Education at East Texas Baptist University

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LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas

LeTourneau University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #24. Longview, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at LeTourneau University

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Mesa Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Elementary Teaching Major in the Southwest Region ranking. Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Mesa Community College

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