Early Childhood Education at The University of Montana-Western
What traits are you looking for in a school for Early Childhood Education, consider the program at The University of Montana-Western. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Montana-Western sits in Dillon, MT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 early childhood education degrees were awarded at The University of Montana-Western.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Montana-Western
Distance learning is available at The University of Montana-Western. Of 1,358 students, 315 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 126 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at The University of Montana-Western
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Montana-Western’s Early Childhood Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 743 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 27 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #414 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at The University of Montana-Western, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at The University of Montana-Western are 97% women (64) and 3% men (2).
Early Childhood Education Associate’s Program at The University of Montana-Western
Of the 26 associate’s early childhood education degrees awarded at The University of Montana-Western, 100% were women (26) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at The University of Montana-Western.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at The University of Montana-Western, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana-Western
Of the 30 bachelor’s early childhood education graduates at The University of Montana-Western, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana-Western.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana-Western, 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
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program at The University of Montana-Western work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.