Early Childhood Education

South Puget Sound Community College ETPL
Early Childhood Education is the systematic study of the care, development and education of children from birth to age eight. Students gain the knowledge and competency necessary for a professional career working with young children.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,886.60

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Olympia

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

99

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

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

49%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.60

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,189.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

49%

Education

25%

Other Services

10%

Administrative Support

8%

Other Industries

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
101
Completion rate
49%
Average number of students who completed each year
34
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
10%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
36%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
14%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
6%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
11%