Find Teaching Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Kindergarten/Preschool Education in North Carolina

Find Schools Near

Kindergarten/Preschool Education Schools in North Carolina

536 students earned Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 382
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 382
Bachelor’s Degree 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 34.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 46.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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
12,243 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,415. 65% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#5

Catawba College

Salisbury
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Greensboro College

Greensboro
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
944 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Greensboro College will pay a net price of $16,992. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,002 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. This public school has an average net price of $3,704.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,776. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,721 after earning their degree at this institution.

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
45
Teacher Education 38
Secondary Education 26
Adult & Continuing Education 22

View all majors related to Kindergarten/Preschool Education

View Nationwide Kindergarten/Preschool Education Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Teaching Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited education & teaching schools across the U.S.