Early Childhood Education Graduate Certificates
There are 921 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate 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 | 6,953 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,524 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,489 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Early Childhood Education Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 graduate certificate.
Most Popular Early Childhood Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,068 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 767 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 621 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 610 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Seattle College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 540 graduate certificates 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-Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 507 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 409 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 383 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 350 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 344 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. This school awarded 339 graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Bryant & Stratton College-Online comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 295 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Front Range Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Early Childhood Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 272 people received their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Early Childhood Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Community College of Denver is a popular choice for Early Childhood Education majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 265 people received their graduate certificate 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Early Childhood Education that also offer graduate certificates.
| 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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