Early Childhood Education at Messiah University
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, take a look at what Messiah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Messiah University is located in Mechanicsburg, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 early childhood education graduations were recorded at Messiah University.
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Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Many students take online classes at Messiah University. Of 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at Messiah University
Use these rankings to compare Messiah University’s Early Childhood Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 70 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #38 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 505 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 108 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #693 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at Messiah University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at Messiah University are 95% women (18) and 5% men (1).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at Messiah University
Among the 19 bachelor’s early childhood education graduates at Messiah University, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Those who complete Early Childhood Education program at Messiah University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.