by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 644 associate degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
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The child development associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality child development program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for early childhood education students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for early childhood education students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Harrisburg Area Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in early childhood education. HACC is a large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Harrisburg Area Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in early childhood education has to check out Delaware County Community College. Located in the suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Delaware County Community College
Anne Arundel Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in early childhood education. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Anne Arundel Community College
It is hard to beat Northampton County Area Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in early childhood education. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Northampton County Area Community College
Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Frederick Community College
Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Camden County College
CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Community College of Baltimore County
Bucks County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Newtown.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Bucks County Community College
LCCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Schnecksville.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Explore the best early childhood education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 67 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 297 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 24 |
| Maryland | 221 | 267 |
| Delaware | 96 | 2 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 5 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Early Childhood Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 370 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 111 |
| Teacher Education | 105 |
| Secondary Education | 43 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 22 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1 |
