Early Childhood Education at DePaul University
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.
DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 early childhood education degrees were granted at DePaul University.
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Studying Online at DePaul University
Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at DePaul University
These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s Early Childhood Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 505 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 743 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 505 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 743 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #14 of 75 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 505 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at DePaul University are 97% women (35) and 3% men (1).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 18 bachelor’s early childhood education degrees awarded at DePaul University, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 45%.*
Early Childhood Education Master’s Program at DePaul University
Among the 18 master’s early childhood education graduates at DePaul University, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at DePaul 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program at DePaul University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Early Childhood Education graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.