Program Overview
Teaching is more than a job — it’s a calling to mentor, motivate, instruct and inspire a love of learning in tomorrow’s leaders. If you are looking to get your start in this rewarding profession, then look no further than Peru State College — Nebraska’s first college, established as a teacher training school in 1867.
Drawing on a rich history of teacher education programs, our bachelor’s in elementary education program will prepare you to teach kindergarten through grade eight in a self-contained classroom. Gain a solid foundation in humanities, mathematics, science and social sciences as you grow your professional skills with courses in classroom management, instruction and assessment, educational technology and more. Field-based experiences in area elementary schools provide numerous opportunities to engage and interact with children in high-impact classroom practice.
Why Apply?
A bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Peru State College prepares students to educate learners in kindergarten through grade eight in a wide range of subjects: reading, math, science, health, humanities, social studies, art, music and more. As a student in our program, you will learn how to manage classrooms, create lesson plans and provide differentiated instruction for diverse learners. By the time you graduate, you will be a capable and confident teacher with the skills and confidence to help your students succeed in elementary school and beyond.
Program Type: Major
Program Level: Undergraduate
Degree: Bachelor of Science
School: School of Education
Program Location: On-Campus
Program Study Mode: Full-time
Program Duration: 4 Years
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Job Outlook
Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 4% from 2021 to 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This growth is as fast as the average for all occupations. Overall growth and replacement needs will result in an average of about 120,300 openings for elementary school teachers each year.
Job growth in other education roles is slightly faster. For example, employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 7% over the decade.
Typical Salaries for Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
Earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education opens the doors for a variety of career paths. Here are salaries for some typical jobs in the field.
- Physical Education Teacher: $49,800**
- Child Care Center Administrator: $53,800*
- Kindergarten Teacher: $60,900*
- Librarian: $61,640*
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,400*
- Instructional Coordinator: $63,740*
*Salary info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Salary info based on data compiled by Payscale
