Early Childhood Education

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The early childhood education degree prepares students for careers in early learning, caring for and teaching children birth through age 8 in child care programs, preschools, and publicly supported programs such as Head Start. Graduates meet Washington's Level 3 state competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and NAEYC ECE associate degree standards.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,865.90

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$320.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

93

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

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

58%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.84

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,736.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

53%

Education

16%

Other Services

16%

Retail Trade

6%

Other Industries

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
32
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
46%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
15%