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Kindergarten/Preschool Education Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 569 students earned their Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Kindergarten/Preschool Education is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education Majors in North Carolina

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 382
Bachelor’s Degree 178
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a kindergarten/preschool education and teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 33.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Grads in North Carolina

19,430 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching.

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Wages for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Jobs in North Carolina

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching grads earn an average of $28,260 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer kindergarten/preschool education and teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,640. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,995 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,226 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,873. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#5

Catawba College

Salisbury
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,207 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,861. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,854 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

#6

Greensboro College

Greensboro
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
875 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Greensboro College grads earn an average salary of $35,959. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,054 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Gardner - Webb will pay a net price of $19,785. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,324 after graduation. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,318 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UNC Pembroke will pay a net price of $11,160. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Kindergarten/Preschool Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 13% $26,330
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $45,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Elementary Education 1,337
Early Childhood Education 1,025
Teacher Development & Methodology 959
Middle School Education & Teaching 153
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Teacher Education 38
Secondary Education 26
Adult & Continuing Education 22

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