Early Childhood Education at University of West Alabama
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, you may want to check out the program at University of West Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of West Alabama sits in Livingston, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 61 early childhood education degrees were granted at University of West Alabama.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of West Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of West Alabama. Among 6,820 students, 5,126 (75%) studied exclusively online and 591 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Early Childhood Education Rankings at University of West Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Alabama’s Early Childhood Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 128 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 505 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 743 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Early Childhood Education graduates at University of West Alabama, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Early Childhood Education graduates at University of West Alabama are 100% women (61) and 0% men (0).
Early Childhood Education Master’s Program at University of West Alabama
Of the 57 master’s early childhood education degrees awarded at University of West Alabama, 100% were women (57) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Early Childhood Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama, below the national average of 42%.*
*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 University of West Alabama go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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