2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in Georgia
21
Colleges in Georgia
1,890
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,890 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School
The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. For our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Elementary Education Schools in Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Georgia
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the elementary teaching degree levels they offer.
10 Top Georgia Schools in Elementary Teaching
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In GA
It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a degree in elementary education. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were about 4 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In GA
268
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Kennesaw State University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in elementary education. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #708 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KSU Georgia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 268 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at KSU Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Kennesaw State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
231
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in elementary education needs to take a look at Georgia Southern University. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #586 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 231 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Georgia Southern University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In GA
154
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Mercer University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in elementary education. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #415 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mercer is a great university overall.
There were about 154 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Mercer in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Mercer University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In GA
150
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1182 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNG is a great university overall.
There were approximately 150 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNG in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of North Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In GA
279
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Carrollton, University of West Georgia is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1204 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of West Georgia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 279 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at University of West Georgia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of West Georgia
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In GA
125
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Piedmont College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Demorest. A Best Colleges rank of #977 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Piedmont College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 125 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Piedmont College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Piedmont College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In GA
54
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
CSU is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #1620 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSU is a great university overall.
There were about 54 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at CSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Columbus State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In GA
71
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #997 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brenau is a great university overall.
There were approximately 71 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Brenau in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In GA
47
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
VSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Valdosta. A Best Colleges rank of #1448 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 47 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at VSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Valdosta State University
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