THE SMART DESTINATION FOR YOUR BACHELOR’S IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Eastern Arizona College’s (EA) Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education prepares future educators to teach in Kindergarten through 8th-grade classrooms and pursue Arizona teacher certification.
With personalized cohorts, embedded field experiences, and a tuition at a one-quarter of the cost of Arizona state universities, this program offers an affordable, high-quality path to becoming a teacher — without the burden of traditional university tuition.
Accreditation Status
The BA in Elementary Education has been submitted to the Higher Learning Commission for accreditation and is being prepared for launch in Fall 2027, pending approval.
Start Dates
Students may begin lower-division coursework now.
Upper-division courses begin Fall 2027.
Estimated Program Costs
| Student Residency Status | Total Program Tuition | Cost per Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
Arizona Residents |
$14,700 |
$1,838 |
|
Western Undergraduate Exchange |
$22,050 |
$2,756 |
Who this Program is For
New Students
The fastest path to completing the BA is to first earn an Associate’s of Arts in Elementary Education at EA.
- High school students earning early college credit.
- Traditional students seeking a full college experience.
Working Professionals
- Para-professionals and teachers’ aides ready to advance.
- Working adults transitioning into teaching.
Flexible and Accessible
- Online, hybrid, or in-person class formats.
- Evening-friendly scheduling for working adults.
- Fieldwork can be done locally within the state of Arizona.
- Transfer credits from other institutions are accepted.
- 120 total credit hours.
Cost Comparison
| Cost to Receive the Degree | Time it Takes to Receive the Degree |
|---|---|
|
$14,700 |
4 years at EA |
|
$33,510 |
EA (2 years) + ASU (2 years) |
|
$56,860 |
Full ASU’s Bachelor’s Degree |
Arizona residents can complete the full BA for one-quarter the cost of attending an Arizona state university — making it one of the most affordable elementary education degrees in the West.
Plus, most EA students graduate with $0 debt.
Career Opportunities
Our BA graduates are prepared for
- Elementary Classroom Teacher – Public or Private
- Curriculum and Instructional Support Roles
- Special Education Teacher
- Career and Technical Education Teacher
- Graduate School
