University of Kansas (University of Kansas) - Early Childhood Education

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Early Childhood Education

A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Kansas schools that offer an early childhood education degree. Students at University of Kansas who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Bachelor

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Early Childhood Education Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the early childhood education program at the University of Kansas for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Kansas Degree Level Breakdown For The Early Childhood Education Program
 Total

All Students

15

By Gender

University of Kansas Student Gender Breakdown For The Early Childhood Education Program
 Total

Male

-

Female

15

By Race

University of Kansas Student Racial Breakdown For The Early Childhood Education Program
 Total

American Indian

-

Black

-

Asian

1

Hispanic

1

White

13

Unknown

-

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Job Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of preschool teachers, except special education in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Annual Salary: $32,030
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.40
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 24
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 134%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 456,800
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 570,400
  • Percent Job Growth: 24.90%
  • Percent of Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Job Description

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of kindergarten teachers, except special education in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

Lawrence, KS
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $38,960
  • Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 21
  • Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 83%

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 179,200
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 211,900
  • Percent Job Growth: 18.20%
  • Percent of Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

List of schools that offer an early childhood education degree or program in Kansas

4-Year Colleges and Universities

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Master's Degree
  • Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 1,000 to 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 2
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Washburn University
Topeka, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential Campus
  • Students: 5,000 to 9,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Community Colleges

Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Small Two-Year College
  • Students: 1,000 to 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
  • Public Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Small Two-Year College
  • Students: 1,000 to 4,999
Students That Completed This Program: 1
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Career Colleges

Hesston College
Hesston, KS
  • Private Not-For-Profit Organization
  • Highest Offered: Associate's Degree
  • Very Small Two-Year College
  • Students: Less Than 1,000
Students That Completed This Program: 3
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011