by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for early childhood education students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,891 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 complete 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 the Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education.
South Texas College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in early childhood education. South Texas College is a fairly large public college located in the city of McAllen.More information about a associate in early childhood education from South Texas College
Collin County Community College District is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in early childhood education. Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of McKinney.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Collin County Community College District
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in early childhood education has to look into Tarrant County College District. Tarrant County College is a very large public college located in the large city of Fort Worth.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Tarrant County College District
It is hard to beat Central New Mexico Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Central New Mexico Community College
El Centro College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a associate in early childhood education from El Centro College
Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Austin Community College District
Located in the remote town of Paris, Paris Junior College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Paris Junior College
Northwest Vista College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Northwest Vista College
North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Lone Star College System
Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in early childhood education from Pima Community College
Explore the best early childhood education colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 1,668 |
| Arizona | 349 | 117 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 8 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Early Childhood Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
