Early Childhood Education at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Missouri-Columbia is in Columbia, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 early childhood education degrees were granted at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Early Childhood Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 34 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #13 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #552 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Early Childhood Education graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Early Childhood Education graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 100% women (33) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 33 bachelor’s early childhood education degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 100% were women (33) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. 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.