by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,162 bachelor's degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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.
East Carolina University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from East Carolina University
It is difficult to beat Appalachian State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Appalachian State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in elementary education needs to look into University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
North Carolina State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in elementary education. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from North Carolina State University
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Elon University
WCU is a large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Carolina University
UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Pembroke.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Located in the medium-sized city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from High Point University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 1,521 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 384 |
| Georgia | 453 | 1,091 |
| 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 | 211 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 194 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 139 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 48 |
| Secondary Education | 16 |
