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2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina

27 Colleges in North Carolina
1,362 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.

College Factual looked at 27 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,362 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Elementary Education School

Best Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina Your choice of elementary education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Elementary Education Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degrees in Elementary Teaching

The elementary teaching school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Elementary Education Schools in North Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in North Carolina

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 North Carolina Schools in Elementary Teaching

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
165 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Appalachian State University if you want to pursue a degree in elementary education. Appalachian State is a very large public university located in the distant town of Boone. A Best Colleges rank of #445 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Appalachian State is a great university overall.

There were about 165 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Appalachian State University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC
60 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in elementary education has to check out North Carolina State University. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 60 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from North Carolina State University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
233 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

East Carolina University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in elementary education. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #414 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 233 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from East Carolina University

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
101 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in elementary education. UNC Charlotte is a very large public university located in the large city of Charlotte. A Best Colleges rank of #378 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.

There were roughly 101 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
151 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

UNCW is a large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington. A Best Colleges rank of #457 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNCW is a great university overall.

There were about 151 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC
60 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #623 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Greensboro is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at UNC Greensboro in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro

7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NC
54 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #859 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 54 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Western Carolina University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In NC

Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Wake Forest University

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High Point University
High Point, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NC
56 Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded

High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of High Point. A Best Colleges rank of #865 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means High Point is a great university overall.

There were about 56 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at High Point in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in elementary education from High Point University

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NC
40.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1038 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Campbell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Campbell in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in elementary education from Campbell University

Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 1,704
Georgia 690 1,651
Virginia 630 901
Tennessee 624 456
South Carolina 530 500
Kentucky 518 863
Mississippi 501 1,128
Alabama 500 1,295
Louisiana 489 401
Arkansas 466 551
West Virginia 410 269

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One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Elementary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education 2,921
Teacher Development & Methodology 959
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching 536
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching 153
College/Postsecondary/University Teaching 45
Teacher Education 38
Secondary Education 26
Adult & Continuing Education 22

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