Early Childhood Education

Skagit Valley College ETPL
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for positions working with young children and families in a variety of early care and education settings. Graduates of the Early Childhood Education AAS degree are often employed as lead teachers, family home visitors, or administrators in childcare, Head Start and preschool programs.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,876.40

Total required fees

$1,307.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Mount Vernon

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

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

58%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.59

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,332.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

46%

Education

25%

Other Services

12%

Other Industries

12%

Retail Trade

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
104
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
52
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
51%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
40%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
37%
30 to 39
17%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
23%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
26%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
41%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
6%