Early Childhood Education at University of the Southwest
What traits are you looking for in a school for Early Childhood Education, consider the program at University of the Southwest. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of the Southwest is located in Hobbs, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 early childhood education degrees were awarded at University of the Southwest.
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Studying Online at University of the Southwest
Online coursework is an option at University of the Southwest. Among 1,130 students, 838 (74%) studied exclusively online and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at University of the Southwest, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at University of the Southwest are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at University of the Southwest
Of the 4 bachelor’s early childhood education degrees awarded at University of the Southwest, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Those who complete Early Childhood Education program at University of the Southwest work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Early Childhood Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.