by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Maine to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 134 degrees in early childhood education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The child development school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Early Childhood Education Schools in Maine. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the child development degree levels they offer.
University of Maine at Farmington is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in early childhood education. Located in the town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public university with a small student population.More information about a degree in early childhood education from University of Maine at Farmington
Any student pursuing a degree in early childhood education has to take a look at Southern Maine Community College. Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in early childhood education from Southern Maine Community College
Explore all the Best Early Childhood Education Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 870 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 283 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 117 |
| Vermont | 352 | 108 |
Early Childhood Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | 177 |
| Elementary Education | 123 |
| Secondary Education | 60 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 21 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 3 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 1 |
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