by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Early Childhood Education Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Early Childhood Education Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the child development degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat American University if you wish to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in early childhood education from American University
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 | 1,026 | 900 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 1,644 |
| Maryland | 618 | 485 |
| New Jersey | 614 | 150 |
| Delaware | 345 | 61 |
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 | 74 |
| Secondary Education | 33 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
