by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Mississippi 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 824 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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 Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Mississippi State University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mississippi State University
University of Mississippi is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Ole Miss is a very large public university located in the remote town of University.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Mississippi
William Carey University is a good decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from William Carey University
Mississippi College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Clinton.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mississippi College
Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of Southern Mississippi
Delta State University is a small public university located in the town of Cleveland.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Delta State University
Jackson State is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Jackson.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Jackson State University
Located in the rural area of Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Blue Mountain College
MUW is a small public university located in the remote town of Columbus.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Mississippi University for Women
Alcorn State is a small public university located in the rural area of Alcorn State.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Alcorn State University
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 |
| Georgia | 453 | 1,091 |
| Virginia | 421 | 429 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 454 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 709 |
| Alabama | 320 | 756 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 333 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 403 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education | 59 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 37 |
| Early Childhood Education | 4 |
