Early Childhood Education at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at Southwestern Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Community College is located in Sylva, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 early childhood education degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Among 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Early Childhood Education graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at Southwestern Community College are 100% women (33) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Among the 8 associate’s early childhood education graduates at Southwestern Community College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, below the national average of 52%.*
*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
Students who finish Early Childhood Education program at Southwestern Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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