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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington

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Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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

Across Washington, there were 1,024 elementary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington” ranking analyzed 25 colleges that offered a degree in elementary education. That schools that top this list have a program in elementary education in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Elementary Education in Washington

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington. Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs is a small school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 16 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% 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 Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs

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Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Heritage University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Heritage University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Toppenish, Washington. It awarded 46 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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 more about Elementary Education at Heritage University

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Washington University landed the #3 spot on the list. CWU is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 385 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at CWU

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Whitworth University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 57 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at Whitworth University

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Antioch University - Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Antioch University - Seattle landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 18 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Antioch University - Seattle Elementary Education Report

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Lutheran University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at PLU

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City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington

City University of Seattle landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 more about Elementary Education at CityU

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

Northwest University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Elementary Education at Northwest University

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Saint Martin's University
Lacey, Washington

Saint Martin’s University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #9. Saint Martin’s is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lacey, Washington. It awarded 17 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%.

Full Saint Martin’s University Elementary Education Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Wazzu is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 237 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

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%.

Full Washington State University Elementary Education Report

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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington

Walla Walla University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit institution located in College Place, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% 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 Walla Walla University

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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%.

Full University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Elementary Education Report

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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington

Eastern Washington University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. EWU is located in Cheney, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full EWU Elementary Education Report

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Northwest University - College of Adult and Professional Studies ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Northwest University CAPS is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 2 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Northwest University CAPS Elementary Education Report

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

With a ranking of #15, Western Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 25 degrees to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Western Washington University Elementary Education Report

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With a ranking of #16, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 83 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at UW Seattle

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Seattle Central College
Seattle, Washington

Seattle Central College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Seattle Central College

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Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Walla Walla, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Walla Walla Community College

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Renton Technical College
Renton, Washington

Renton Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Renton Technical College is a small school located in Renton, Washington that handed out 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Elementary Education at Renton Technical College

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Olympic College
Bremerton, Washington

Olympic College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Olympic College is located in Bremerton, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Full OC Elementary Education Report

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. LWTech is a public institution located in Kirkland, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Elementary Education at LWTech

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South Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

South Seattle College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. South Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Elementary Education at South Seattle College

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Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, Washington

Edmonds Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington list. Lynnwood, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Full Edmonds Community College Elementary Education Report

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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. Tacoma Community College is a medium-sized school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Tacoma Community College Elementary Education Report

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Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington

Spokane Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in Washington ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at Spokane Community College

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