Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Erikson Institute prepare students for a career as a daycare provider, social worker, camp counselor, recreation work, teacher assistant, or preschool teacher. The program focuses on teaching students ranging in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. Get more details below including other colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Erikson Institute

Also known as The Erikson Institute

Calle Comerio Final 20.5 La Aldea, Bayamon, PR

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Erikson Institute is a nonprofit private graduate school. The enrollment at this school is about 280 students yearly. The Erikson Institute is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission to offer awards in a number of programs.

Yearly tuition for graduate students is estimated to be around $18,000.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Multicultural Education

For a complete list of student services, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.erikson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Erikson Institute offers a master's degree program in early childhood education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $24180

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, kindergarten teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Annual Salary: $19190

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).