Early Childhood Education

Renton Technical College ETPL
This program prepares students for the care and early education of young children. They will study how to design a curriculum, create positive learning environments, provide developmentally appropriate activities, and respect and accommodate cultural differences. Students must complete an internship at a childcare center as part of the program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,086.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

20 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Completion rate

69%

Employment rate

75%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.90

Typical (median) annual earnings

$37,064.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

47%

Education

32%

Other Industries

7%

Accommodation and Food Services

5%

Other Services

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
111
Completion rate
69%
Average number of students who completed each year
37
Gender
Male
5%
Female
95%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
18%
Black or African American
22%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
28%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
3%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
30%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
13%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
52%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
10%