What Can You Do With an Early Childhood Education Degree?
Our graduates typically progress from entry level to upper level careers in state and private day care centers and pre-schools, Head Start and other agencies focused on underserved populations, and home care. Graduates are also well prepared for graduate study in fields related to childhood development.
Early Childhood Education Salaries
Your salary for early childhood education will vary depending on where you work, your degree level, and your experience. Early childhood educators who work in primary school settings tend to make the highest salaries.
Average salaries for early childhood educators with bachelor’s degrees:
- Early childhood education specialist: $35,000
- Day care director: $39,200
- Preschool director: $42,960
- Early childhood special education teacher: $57,910
(Source: Early-Childhood-Education-Degrees.com)
Cambridge College has helped me to develop my academic skills, allowing me to be more confident and successful in my studies. I have met some great people and very intelligent professors. I also love the fact that Cambridge College offers week-long and weekend intensive classes.
Alycia Manganaro
BA in Early Childhood Education and Care
Example Early Childhood Education and Care Courses
The early childhood education degree features courses such as:
- Inclusive Teaching in Early Childhood Settings
- Early Childhood Program Planning and Development
- Early Education and Care Field Experience
Download the Early Childhood Education and Care program sheet.
Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarships and Financial Aid
Get financial assistance to help pay for your degree in early childhood education. In addition to scholarship opportunities, you might also be eligible for federal and state grants, loans, and other types of financial aid.
The first step is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about applying for financial aid.