Elementary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1259 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.
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University Of Delaware is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 18 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Delaware earn around $48,587 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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Frederick Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Frederick Community College awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Frederick Community College earn a median of $43,733 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,778 to complete this degree.
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Delaware Technical Community College Terry is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #3. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public university. There were roughly 101 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Technical Community College Terry in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Delaware Technical Community College Terry generally make around $25,289. Typical student debt for the program is $8,450.
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Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 63 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $29,867. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625.
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Yavapai College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in elementary education, ranking #5. Set in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 17 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $52,087 in their early career. Yavapai College graduates carry a median of $14,087 in student loans.
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Indian River State College came in at #6 for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. About 42 elementary education degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Indian River State College earn around $48,612 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492.
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Vincennes University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Vincennes University is a very large public school located in the town of Vincennes. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. There were roughly 26 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Vincennes University earn around $45,976 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,500 to complete this degree.
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Middlesex Community College Bedford earned the #8 position for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Middlesex Community College Bedford awarded about 11 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of $27,981 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,602.
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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. About 27 elementary education degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $29,708 in their early career. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $9,625 in student loans.
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St Petersburg College earned the #10 position for elementary education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of St. Petersburg. About 49 elementary education degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from St Petersburg College earn around $49,672 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,900 to complete this degree.
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Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #11 position for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public institution. Estrella Mountain Community College awarded about 36 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Estrella Mountain Community College earn a median of $78,359 early in their careers. Estrella Mountain Community College graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans.
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Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #12 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 35 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $46,943 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. About 33 elementary education degrees were awarded at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree.
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Cochise College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 28 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Cochise College generally make around $40,712. Cochise College graduates carry a median of $12,013 in student loans.
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Sheridan College earned the #15 position for elementary education this year. Sheridan College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Sheridan. About 13 elementary education degrees were awarded at Sheridan College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Sheridan College earn around $49,039 in the first couple years of their career. Sheridan College graduates carry a median of $11,334 in student loans.
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Oklahoma City Community College earned the #16 position for elementary education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City Community College awarded about 35 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $39,848. Typical student debt for the program is $8,999.
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Northeast Community College placed #17 among the best elementary education schools. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. About 22 elementary education degrees were awarded at Northeast Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Northeast Community College earn around $24,710 in the first couple years of their career. Northeast Community College graduates carry a median of $11,799 in student loans.
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Utah Valley University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 146 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $49,497. Utah Valley University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Arizona Western College landed the #19 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. About 23 elementary education degrees were awarded at Arizona Western College in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $44,895 in their early career.
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Western New Mexico University earned the #20 position for elementary education this year. Western New Mexico University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Silver City. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Western New Mexico University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $48,366 in their early career. Western New Mexico University graduates carry a median of $27,425 in student loans.
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Community College Of Philadelphia earned the #21 position for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a large public university. About 46 elementary education degrees were awarded at Community College Of Philadelphia in the most recent year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $28,805 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree.
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College Of Southern Nevada earned the #22 position for elementary education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. There were roughly 55 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $19,662 in their early career. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $11,069 in student loans.
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Montgomery College earned the #23 position for elementary education this year. Montgomery College is a very large public school located in the city of Rockville. Montgomery College awarded about 31 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Typical student debt for the program is $11,230.
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Itawamba Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Itawamba Community College awarded about 54 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $40,832 in their early career. Itawamba Community College graduates carry a median of $10,942 in student loans.
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Casper College landed the #25 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Casper, Casper College is a mid-sized public institution. Casper College awarded about 18 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Casper College earn a median of $49,729 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,408 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Elementary Education Schools
These schools also placed among the best for elementary education this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1259 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
