by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of early childhood education. Combined, these schools handed out 992 degrees in early childhood education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The child development program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Early Childhood Education rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for early childhood education schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Early Childhood Education Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the child development degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in early childhood education from Boston College
It is difficult to beat Bridgewater State University if you wish to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #452 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bridgewater State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 53 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Bridgewater State University
Boston University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in early childhood education. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 18 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Boston University
Any student who is interested in early childhood education has to check out Worcester State University. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 35th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 48 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Worcester State University
Located in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 41st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 24 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Gordon College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Gordon College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #496 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Fitchburg State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Fitchburg State University
Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #455 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Boston is a great university overall.
There were about 70 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Quinsigamond Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 24 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Quinsigamond Community College
Stonehill is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Easton. A Best Colleges rank of #544 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Stonehill is a great college overall.
There were about 4 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Stonehill College
Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 53rd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 13 early childhood education students who graduated with this degree at NECC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in early childhood education from Northern Essex Community CollegeExplore all the Best Early Childhood Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 | 283 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 50 |
| Maine | 396 | 130 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 117 |
| Vermont | 352 | 108 |
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 | 760 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 299 |
| Secondary Education | 252 |
| Teacher Education | 123 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 110 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 39 |
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