Associate Degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching
Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,445 people earned their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. This earns it the #7 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,445 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 767 |
| Basic Certificate | 314 |
| Master’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 64 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. About 88.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 160 |
| Women | 1,285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of kindergarten/preschool education and teaching associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 158 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| White | 842 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Eastern Gateway Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from UC. About 98% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is County College of Morris. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from County College of Morris. Of these students, 96% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Raritan Valley Community College. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from RVCC. About 74% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Community College of Rhode Island is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from CCRI. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Delaware Tech. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bristol Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Bristol. About 100% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Firelands comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from BGSU-Firelands. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Middlesex Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Middlesex Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from UC Blue Ash College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Salem comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Kent State University at Salem.
Quinsigamond Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Quinsigamond Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western New Mexico University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Western New Mexico University. Of these students, 100% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rio Salado College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Rio Salado College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Kent State University at Tuscarawas. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from NEO A&M College. Of these students, 100% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cape Cod Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Cape Cod Community College.
The 19th most popular school in the country for kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sussex County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching from Sussex County Community College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 6,823 |
| Elementary Education | 1,817 |
| Teacher Education | 1,432 |
| Secondary Education | 647 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 296 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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