by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in Georgia 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 1,091 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 schools for elementary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Kennesaw State University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Kennesaw State University
It's hard to beat Georgia Southern University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Georgia Southern University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education has to take a look at Mercer University. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mercer University
University of North Georgia is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Georgia
Located in the fringe town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of West Georgia
CSU is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Columbus State University
Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Brenau University
Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Demorest.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Piedmont College
VSU is a large public university located in the city of Valdosta.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Valdosta State University
Located in the rural area of Lookout Mountain, Covenant is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Covenant College
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 1,521 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 384 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 1,158 |
| Virginia | 421 | 429 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 454 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 709 |
| Alabama | 320 | 756 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 333 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 403 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 824 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 268 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 363 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 240 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 134 |
| Secondary Education | 74 |
| Teacher Education | 6 |
