If you are interested in pursuing elementary education, you may want to consider attending one of the 4 elementary education schools in Springfield, Massachusetts. With an overall population of 152,082 and a student population of 20,020, approximately 19,013 of Springfield students attend one of Springfield's schools that offer elementary education programs.
Of the 4 elementary education schools in Springfield, the largest elementary education school, by student population, is American International College. In 2010, American International College graduated approximately 84 students with credentials in elementary education.
A reported 113 students graduated with credentials in elementary education in Springfield in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $21,195 per year in tuition costs.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,050 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a elementary education program in Springfield. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $10,876 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $19,263.
After graduating with your credentials in elementary education, if you decide to work as an elementary educator in Springfield, your job prospects are average. There were 30,470 elementary educators working in Massachusetts and 3,800 working in the greater Springfield area in 2010. The government projects that the number of elementary educators in Springfield will increase by 9% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for elementary educators.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an elementary educator in Springfield is $59,090 per year, which is lower than the average for elementary educators state-wide.
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Springfield Technical Community College
Address:
1 Armory Sq, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105-1296
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Springfield College
Address:
263 Alden St, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-3797
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Western New England College
Address:
1215 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, Massachusetts 01119-2684
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
American International College
Address:
1000 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate