Occupation and educational information for those pursuing an education in the education and teaching field. Article includes a list of schools offering elementary education teaching programs.
Those interested in helping others may want to consider the field of education and teaching. Educators and teachers play an important role in education programs and extracurricular activity programs. With the help of parents, teachers can help students further develop their skills. There are many levels of education for a student to choose to study, for instance, elementary school, junior high, high school, special education, and early childhood development education.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, www.bls.gov, post-secondary and graduate level educators made an average of $41.66 an hour in 2003 while the elementary through secondary school teachers made an average of $30.09 an hour. The chances of finding a position greatly depend on the particular school district's needs and the grade level in which the teacher specializes.
Education requirements will vary depending on grade level taught. For example, many teachers who teach at the elementary school, junior high, and high school level hold bachelor's degrees. On the other hand, those who teach at the university level at least have master's degree. Many teachers also have to apply for a teaching credential.
Top Schools for Elementary Education
(Source: U.S. News, www.usnews.com):
*1. Auburn University-
This university has an average freshmen retention rate of 84%.
-Undergraduate Student Body: 18,896; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:16; Tuition Costs: In-State: $5,230, Out-of-State: $14,830; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.5; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 40% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.auburn.edu.
*2. Boston University-
This institution offers more than 44 study abroad programs in 18 countries.
-Undergraduate Student Body: 17,740; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:13; Tuition Costs: $31,966; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.5; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 50% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 50% had scores 1200-1299. For more information, try www.bu.edu.
*3. Drury University-
This university is ranked 10th in the category Universities, Master's (Midwest) by U.S. News.
-Undergraduate Student Body: 1,562; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:12; Tuition Costs: $14,669; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.7; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 40% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.drury.edu.
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