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Elementary Education / BEST

Big changes in small packages

Learn the basics of elementary education at Butler and then transfer to a four-year college. As you learn from experienced educators in small classroom environments, you become adept at current trends and learning theories in education. This K-6 degree prepares you to ignite young minds through field experience and the latest technology. By obtaining your associate degree at Butler, you spend less money and gain real-world, hands-on experience.

 


 

ICYMI: Elementary Education is Eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship + Butler Advantage

Kansas Promise Scholarship LogoKicking off 2021, students qualifying for the Kansas Promise Scholarship can now go after their two-year elementary education degree and have their costs for tuition, fees and books paid for by the state. That’s right – tuition, fees and books at no out-of-pocket cost. This revolutionary $10 million program only gets better with the Butler Advantage – quality elementary ed education respected by employers. Get the Butler Advantage! Visit our Kansas Promise Act webpage to review scholarship qualifications, learn about the application process, and check out other eligible programs.

 


Estimated tuition for Elementary Education / BEST = $10,020**

**This includes two years of tuition based on being a Kansas Resident and taking 60 credit hours, estimated fees, and estimated books. Housing and meal plans not included. Fees may vary depending on specific degree path.

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CAREERS IN THIS FIELD

The graph below illustrates local salaries based on a career path related to this degree. Each career path varies as does the necessary training required.* For further information, connect with your program’s lead instructor.

Elementary School Teachers


$24 hourly wage
1594 annual job openings


15452 Elementary School Teachers are currently employed in Kansas.


*Salaries will vary based on degree level obtained and years of experience. The accuracy of EMSI data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by Butler Community College and is subject to change.