Early Childhood Education at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 early childhood education graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Many students take online classes at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Use these rankings to compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Early Childhood Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #27 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #347 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #512 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Early Childhood Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Early Childhood Education graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 98% women (46) and 2% men (1).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 47 bachelor’s early childhood education degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 98% were women (46) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than 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
Students who finish Early Childhood Education program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are 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.