Kindergarten/Preschool Education Master’s Degrees
There are 126 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education.
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Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,616 people earned theirKindergarten/Preschool Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Kindergarten/Preschool Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 33 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,141 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 729 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 709 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Kindergarten/Preschool Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Kindergarten/Preschool Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 160 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Kindergarten/Preschool Education students seeking a master's degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 735 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. 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 #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. This school awarded 167 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 143 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Georgia State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Carolina University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western New Mexico University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Highlands University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
County College of Morris is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Bowling Green State University-Firelands is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Raritan Valley Community College is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Athens State University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Jackson State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kean University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina Central University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bristol Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool 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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Kindergarten/Preschool Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Westfield State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Kindergarten/Preschool 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 Kindergarten/Preschool Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
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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