Early Childhood Education

North Seattle College ETPL
The Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) program prepares students for jobs as lead infant/preschool teachers and administrative/leadership positions at early learning programs and related nonprofits. Students will learn research-based teaching and coaching practices through coursework and an embedded practicum. Students complete 90 credits on average; this varies depending on previous college coursework.

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,984.70

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

North Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

180

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

AAS or AAS-T must be completed before starting the BAS program. See website for further requirements.

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

56%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.12

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,881.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

57%

Education

14%

Other Services

13%

Other Industries

5%

Accommodation and Food Services

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
130
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
65
Gender
Male
13%
Female
87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
24%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
36%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
31%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
46%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
22%