Associate Degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching
Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,445 people earned their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. This makes it the 130th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,445 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 767 |
| Basic Certificate | 314 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. About 88.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 160 |
| Women | 1,285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of kindergarten/preschool education and teaching associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| White | 842 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students seekingan associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Eastern Gateway Community College. Of these students, 87% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from UC. Of these students, 98% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
County College of Morris comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from County College of Morris. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
Raritan Valley Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from RVCC. Of these students, 74% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Rhode Island. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from CCRI. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Delaware Tech. About 100% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bristol Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Bristol. Of these students, 100% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from BGSU-Firelands. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Middlesex Community College. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Middlesex Community College. About 90% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from UC Blue Ash College. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sinclair Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Sinclair Community College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kent State University at Salem is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Kent State University at Salem.
The 13th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western New Mexico University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Western New Mexico University. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Quinsigamond Community College. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Quinsigamond Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Kent State University at Tuscarawas. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rio Salado College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Rio Salado College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from NEO A&M College. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Cape Cod Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Cape Cod Community College.
Sussex County Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Sussex County Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 12,497 |
| Elementary Education | 1,817 |
| Teacher Education | 1,432 |
| Secondary Education | 647 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 296 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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