Early Childhood Education Associate Degrees
There are 921 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Early Childhood Education.
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Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 32,570 people earned theirEarly Childhood Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Early Childhood Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2,075 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 6,953 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,524 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,489 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Early Childhood Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Early Childhood Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Early Childhood Education students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Early Childhood Education Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,068 colleges that offer a associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Early Childhood Education students seeking a associate degree is Grand Canyon University. This school awarded 767 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 621 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 610 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 552 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Seattle College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 540 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 409 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 394 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 370 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 350 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 344 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 339 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rasmussen University-Florida is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 272 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 268 associate degrees in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their associate degree in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Early Childhood Education that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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