Early Childhood Education

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The early childhood education AAS prepares students for careers in working with children in early learning and care programs, Head Start, preschools, childcare centers and homes. Competencies are developed for lead teacher and assistant director positions.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,738.28

Total required fees

$314.80

Books and supplies

$410.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

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%