by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,162 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 full 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 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.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
It's difficult to beat Appalachian State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Appalachian State University
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country 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
East Carolina University is one of the finest 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
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in elementary education has to check out University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
UNC Greensboro is a fairly 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
WCU is a large public university located in the town of Cullowhee.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Carolina University
Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the town of Buies Creek.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Campbell University
Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a bachelor’s in elementary education from Wake Forest University
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 Colleges 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 | 194 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 150 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 141 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 31 |
| Secondary Education | 6 |
