Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 869408
- Phone: (828) 227-7100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (701) 277-3889
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (701) 277-3889
FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
132FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,201Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Early Childhood Education Degree
The early childcare program at Rasmussen College – Fargo 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 North Carolina colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.
Rasmussen College – Fargo (Western)
Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC
Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 18 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 8 |
| Associate's Degree | 16 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 42 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
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
Students who have completed the Early Childhood Education program at Rasmussen College – Fargo, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
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
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Western accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Rasmussen College – Fargo may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance