by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. Combined, these schools handed out 575 bachelor's degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
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Your choice of early childhood education for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. 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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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 bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
Bridgewater State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Bridgewater State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Bridgewater State University
University of Rhode Island is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from University of Rhode Island
Boston University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Boston University
Plymouth State University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Located in the remote town of Plymouth, Plymouth State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Plymouth State University
Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Rhode Island College
Located in the distant town of Keene, Keene State is a public college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Keene State College
UVM is a large public university located in the city of Burlington.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from University of Vermont
Worcester State is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Worcester State University
Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Central Connecticut State University
SCSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of New Haven.More information about a bachelor’s in early childhood education from Southern Connecticut State University
Explore the best early childhood education colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 421 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 102 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 48 |
| Vermont | 289 | 33 |
| Maine | 281 | 44 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 45 |
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 | 1,039 |
| Secondary Education | 297 |
| Teacher Education | 113 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 27 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 7 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 3 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 1 |
