by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. Combined, these schools handed out 297 associate degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of early childhood education for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
The child development school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Early Childhood Education Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education.
Delaware County Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in early childhood education. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Delaware County Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in early childhood education needs to take a look at Harrisburg Area Community College. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Harrisburg Area Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in early childhood education has to take a look at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in early childhood education needs to take a look at Northampton County Area Community College. Northampton Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bethlehem.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Northampton County Area Community College
It's difficult to beat Lehigh Carbon Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in early childhood education. Located in the suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Bucks County Community College
Explore all the Best Early Childhood Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 67 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 24 |
| Maryland | 221 | 267 |
| Delaware | 96 | 2 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 5 |
Early Childhood Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 115 |
| Secondary Education | 49 |
| Teacher Education | 19 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 18 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1 |
