Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

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#1

#1 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 238 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

67

SAT Score

1,030–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$50,434

#2

#2 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA

At Westfield State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Westfield State University awards 137 degrees per year to graduating Criminal Justice/Safety Studies students....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$54,703

#3

#3 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

At New Mexico Highlands University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Clinical/Medical Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

850–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$48,195

#4

#4 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC

Every year, Catawba College awards around 46 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

960–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$52,252

#5

#5 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 364 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

900–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$50,675

#6

#6 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$49,023

#7

#7 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Each year, Georgia State University grants about 495 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

82

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$46,505

#8

#8 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 102 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

910–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$50,978

#9

#9 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 37 degrees to those studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$47,612

#10

#10 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$49,854

#11

#11 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS

At Mississippi Valley State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

760–970

Median Starting Salary

$48,425

#12

#12 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Hampton University
Hampton, VA

Every year, Hampton University awards about 56 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Journalism....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

810–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$52,283

#13

#13 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH

Annually, Shawnee State University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

980–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,318

#14

#14 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

27

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$51,103

#15

#15 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

970–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$50,108

#16

#16 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

Annually, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke grants around 209 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

890–1,090

Median Starting Salary

$49,687

#17

#17 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
Guayama, PR

At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$44,346

#18

#18 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

At the University of Minnesota Duluth, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, the University of Minnesota Duluth awards 152 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$54,767

#19

#19 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

At Stevenson University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Stevenson University grants 220 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,010–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$53,539

#20

#20 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,400–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$48,678

#21

#21 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN

Every year, Purdue University Fort Wayne awards around 170 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

990–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$50,617

#22

#22 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,100–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$48,219

#23

#23 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$48,444

#24

#24 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC

At Elizabeth City State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

840–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$49,047

#25

#25 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Community Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Gardner-Webb University awards 74 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

980–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,485

#26

#26 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Erskine College
Due West, SC

At Erskine College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

950–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$53,813

#27

#27 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,200–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$50,024

#28

#28 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Keystone College
La Plume, PA

Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Social Sciences, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

900–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$51,348

#29

#29 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Annually, Norfolk State University grants about 112 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

870–1,030

Median Starting Salary

$48,802

#30

#30 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC

At Winston-Salem State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

850–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$49,605

#31

#31 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Each year, Bowie State University awards around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

770–980

Median Starting Salary

$50,268

#32

#32 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Rust College
Holly Springs, MS

Each year, Rust College awards around 22 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Broadcast Journalism, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

710–1,000

Median Starting Salary

$47,117

#33

#33 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR

At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$45,379

#34

#34 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

At North Carolina Central University, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

810–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$49,399

#35

#35 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 210 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

960–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

#36

#36 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Annually, Campbell University awards around 64 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$49,689

#37

#37 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

North Park University
Chicago, IL

Each year, North Park University grants around 94 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$50,718

#38

#38 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

At Shepherd University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Shepherd University awards 66 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

960–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,593

#39

#39 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 82 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,568

#40

#40 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

960–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$50,154

#41

#41 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$51,159

#42

#42 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

At Felician University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,465

#43

#43 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

At New Jersey City University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$48,764

#44

#44 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Universidad Central de Bayamon
Bayam�n, PR

Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 30 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, and Natural Sciences....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$45,753

#45

#45 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
San German, PR

At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$45,829

#46

#46 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan, PR

Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro awards around 82 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$46,151

#47

#47 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS

Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$50,881

#48

#48 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR

At the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

850–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

#49

#49 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Athens State University
Athens, AL

Every year, Athens State University grants around 85 degrees to students studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$49,296

#50

#50 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S.

Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education
Springfield, MA

Each year, Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education grants around 72 degrees to students studying Community Organization and Advocacy, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$53,108

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About Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching programs prepare individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.

Students studying Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 97% percent of women and 3% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, North Carolina is where degrees in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching is $34,700.

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Careers

Majoring in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors go on to find jobs including Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education and Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors include Education Teachers, Postsecondary, Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education and Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
752
Female Students
726 (96%)
Male Students
26 (3%)

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