Early Childhood Education at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 early childhood education degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at Purdue University Global, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at Purdue University Global are 100% women (74) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 74 associate’s early childhood education graduates at Purdue University Global, 100% were women (74) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower than the national average of 52%.*
*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
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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