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2026 Best Elementary Education Schools in Pennsylvania

10 Colleges in the United States
464 Elementary Education Degrees Awarded
$41,850 Avg Early-Career Salary

Elementary Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their elementary education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Pennsylvania

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the elementary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Elementary Education

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year for elementary education. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 14 elementary education degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $59,413 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for University Of Pennsylvania

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Temple University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 87 elementary education degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Temple University earn a median of $57,473 early in their careers. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the elementary education program at Temple University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong elementary education program will find one at Saint Josephs University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $50,356 in their early career. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in elementary education from Saint Josephs University

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A rank of #4 makes Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for elementary education. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $50,484 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #5 makes Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg one of the top schools for elementary education. Located in the suburb of Middletown, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is a moderately-sized public university. About 26% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in elementary education from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University placed #6 among the best elementary education schools. Set in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Wilkes University in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $53,433 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the elementary education program at Wilkes University

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Community College Of Philadelphia earned the #7 position for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College Of Philadelphia is a large public university. Community College Of Philadelphia awarded about 50 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of Community College Of Philadelphia earn a median of $28,805 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Community College Of Philadelphia

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #8 for elementary education this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Drexel University earn around $50,312 in the first couple years of their career. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $32,375 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Drexel University

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Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Point Park University earned the #9 position for elementary education this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 elementary education degrees were awarded at Point Park University in the most recent year. Students who receive their elementary education degree from Point Park University earn around $35,540 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,323 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Point Park University

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Montgomery County Community College landed the #10 spot for elementary education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blue Bell. Montgomery County Community College awarded about 33 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Montgomery County Community College generally make around $20,885. Typical student debt for the program is $14,250. See the full elementary education program report for Montgomery County Community College

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East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #11 position for elementary education this year. Located in the town of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Elementary Education graduates of East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $35,557 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full elementary education program report for East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Community College Of Beaver County landed the #12 spot for elementary education this year. Located in the suburb of Monaca, Community College Of Beaver County is a mid-sized public university. Community College Of Beaver County awarded about 14 elementary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Community College Of Beaver County generally make around $49,354. Students borrow a median of $14,324 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Community College Of Beaver County

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Westmoreland County Community College came in at #13 for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Youngwood, Westmoreland County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 10 elementary education degrees were awarded at Westmoreland County Community College in the most recent year. Westmoreland County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Get the full elementary education details for Westmoreland County Community College

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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. Seton Hill University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greensburg. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hill University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $27,056 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full elementary education details for Seton Hill University

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Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Kings College earned the #15 position for elementary education this year. Kings College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Kings College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the elementary education program make about $35,199 in their early career. Kings College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full elementary education program report for Kings College

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Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne landed the #16 spot for elementary education this year. Set in the suburb of Langhorne, Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, elementary education degree recipients from Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne generally make around $39,264. Students borrow a median of $28,212 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in elementary education from Philadelphia Biblical University Langhorne

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Valley Forge Christian College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Phoenixville. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 elementary education degrees were awarded at Valley Forge Christian College in the most recent year. Elementary Education graduates of Valley Forge Christian College earn a median of $34,612 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,634 to complete this degree. See the full elementary education program report for Valley Forge Christian College

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Notes and References

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 · 37 schools evaluated.

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