Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Teachers College at Columbia University 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 New York colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Teachers College at Columbia University

769 Park Ave, Rochester, NY

Teachers College at Columbia University is a nonprofit private graduate level institution located in New York. Enrollment at this school is nearly five thousand students yearly. Teachers College at Columbia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are approximately $31,000 each year. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $10,000 annually. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Here is a list of some of the programs TC offers:

• Educational Leadership and Administration
• English and Language Arts Teacher Education
• Clinical Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

Students should visit the school's website at http://www.tc.columbia.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Teachers College at Columbia University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $32320

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Annual Salary: $57600

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