Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Graduate Elementary Teacher Education schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (17,517) | ✔ ($6,452) |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 3 | Teachers College at Columbia University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (676) | ✔ ($1,120) |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Georgia | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,218) | ✔ ($4,094) |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,966) | ✔ ($7,142) |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (13,467) | ✔ ($4,430) |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,429) | ✔ ($5,810) |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,082) | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Graduate Elementary Teacher Education schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Teachers College at Columbia University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of Georgia | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Graduate Elementary Teacher Education schools. Among 11 best Graduate Elementary Teacher Education schools, 10 schools are member of NAA, and 10 schools are member of NCAA.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | Teachers College at Columbia University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Georgia | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 21 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Graduate Elementary Teacher Education schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Teachers College at Columbia University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Georgia | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 6 | Vanderbilt University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs