Early Childhood Education

Yakima Valley College ETPL
The Early Childhood Education Program believes that the needs of young children are best met with teachers and caregivers who are trained with a blend of classroom theory, competency-based assignments and projects, interactive learning communities, and competency-based laboratory experiences.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,814.50

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Yakima, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

105

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

62%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,110.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

75%

Education

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

4%

Other Industries

4%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

2%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
309
Completion rate
62%
Average number of students who completed each year
103
Gender
Male
7%
Female
93%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
79%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
15%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
18%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
61%
Some college experience, but no degree
8%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
2%