by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of elementary education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 756 bachelor's degrees in elementary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The elementary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for elementary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to take a look at Western Washington University. WWU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bellingham.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Washington University
It is difficult to beat Washington State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Washington State University
Central Washington University is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Ellensburg, CWU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Central Washington University
Whitworth University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Whitworth University
Saint Martin's is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lacey.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Saint Martin’s University
Located in the rural area of Toppenish, Heritage University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Heritage University
Located in the suburb of Tacoma, PLU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Pacific Lutheran University
Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Eastern Washington University
Located in the large suburb of Kirkland, Northwest University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Northwest University
Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 206 |
| Oregon | 343 | 202 |
| Nevada | 201 | 208 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 130 |
| Alaska | 87 | 47 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 402 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 17 |
| Secondary Education | 16 |
| Teacher Education | 4 |
