Early Childhood Education

Spokane Falls Community College ETPL
The AAS-T is an associate degree providing comprehensive core early childhood content (51-52 credits) based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Washington State Skill standards. The balance of the degree is made up of significant general education coursework which is necessary for transfer.

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,859.00

Total required fees

$1,739.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Spokane, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

95

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

51%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.94

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,844.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

54%

Education

36%

Other Industries

4%

Retail Trade

3%

Other Services

3%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
159
Completion rate
51%
Average number of students who completed each year
53
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
74%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
44%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
11%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
62%
Some college experience, but no degree
36%
Certificate or AA
1%
BA or higher
0%