by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 113 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,511 associate degrees in early childhood education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The child development associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality child development program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for early childhood education students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Rasmussen University - Florida is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Rasmussen University - Florida
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in early childhood education. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Dover.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in early childhood education has to take a look at El Centro College. El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dallas.More information about a associate in early childhood education from El Centro College
College of Southern Nevada is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in early childhood education. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in early childhood education from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
UAF is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Fairbanks.More information about a associate in early childhood education from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Liberty University
South Texas College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of McAllen.More information about a associate in early childhood education from South Texas College
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Quinsigamond Community College
Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Utah Valley University
UAGC is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of San Diego.More information about a associate in early childhood education from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Central New Mexico Community College
Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Ohio State University - Main Campus
Located in the town of Dillon, Montana Western is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from The University of Montana - Western
Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Madison Area Technical College
MATC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Milwaukee.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Milwaukee Area Technical College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Rasmussen University - Illinois | Rockford, IL |
| 18 | Delaware County Community College | Media, PA |
| 19 | Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC |
| 20 | Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC |
| 21 | Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN |
| 22 | Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 23 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI |
| 24 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX |
| 25 | Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA |
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One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Early Childhood Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 2,021 |
| Teacher Education | 1,536 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 840 |
| Secondary Education | 583 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 350 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 74 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 6 |
