Early Childhood Education at Arcadia University
If you are interested in studying Early Childhood Education, take a look at what Arcadia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arcadia University is located in Glenside, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 early childhood education degrees were granted at Arcadia University.
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Studying Online at Arcadia University
Online coursework is an option at Arcadia University. Of 3,404 students, 618 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 607 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at Arcadia University
Rankings can help you compare Arcadia University’s Early Childhood Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #16 of 38 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #33 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 70 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 108 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #679 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at Arcadia University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Early Childhood Education graduates at Arcadia University are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).
Early Childhood Education Master’s Program at Arcadia University
Among the 15 master’s early childhood education graduates at Arcadia University, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at Arcadia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at Arcadia University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Students who finish Early Childhood Education program at Arcadia University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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