Early Childhood Education at Whatcom Community College
If you plan to study Early Childhood Education, consider the program at Whatcom Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whatcom Community College sits in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 early childhood education degrees were awarded at Whatcom Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Whatcom Community College
Online coursework is an option at Whatcom Community College. Among 3,674 students, 1,332 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,056 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Early Childhood Education graduates at Whatcom Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Early Childhood Education graduates at Whatcom Community College are 95% women (52) and 5% men (3).
Early Childhood Education Associate’s Program at Whatcom Community College
Among the 11 associate’s early childhood education degrees awarded at Whatcom Community College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Early Childhood Education associate’s degree recipients at Whatcom Community College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Early Childhood Education Graduates
Students who finish Early Childhood Education program at Whatcom Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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
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