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#1 #1 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,187
#2 #2 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 780–950 Median Starting Salary $49,399
#3 #3 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Each year, Bowie State University awards around 123 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 900–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,268
#4 #4 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Catawba College Salisbury, NC Every year, Catawba College awards around 47 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,252
#5 #5 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 1178 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#6 #6 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,703
#7 #7 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical/Medical Social Work, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,195
#8 #8 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 419 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,854
#9 #9 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 292 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,434
#10 #10 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 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,219
#11 #11 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, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,539
#12 #12 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 97 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,978
#13 #13 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#14 #14 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 14 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,678
#15 #15 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Mississippi Valley State University grants 51 degrees annually to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $48,425
#16 #16 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Yeshiva University New York, NY At Yeshiva University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Yeshiva University awards 78 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,340–1,490 Median Starting Salary $50,331
#17 #17 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Rust College Holly Springs, MS Each year, Rust College awards around 9 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 860–1,030 Median Starting Salary $47,117
#18 #18 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,103
#19 #19 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 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,108
#20 #20 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 838 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,444
#21 #21 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Every year, Hampton University awards about 53 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Political Science and Government, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#22 #22 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,024
#23 #23 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,485
#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, Business Administration and Management, General, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 780–1,050 Median Starting Salary $49,047
#25 #25 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#26 #26 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. North Park University Chicago, IL Each year, North Park University grants around 153 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,718
#27 #27 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Annually, Norfolk State University grants about 107 degrees to students studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 830–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,802
#28 #28 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Felician University grants 203 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,465
#29 #29 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 117 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,881
#30 #30 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 262 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,160 Median Starting Salary $49,687
#31 #31 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,379
#32 #32 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Annually, Universidad Central de Bayamon grants around 16 degrees to students majoring in Natural Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,753
#33 #33 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 143 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,154
#34 #34 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Every year, the University of Minnesota-Crookston awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Accounting, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,864
#35 #35 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $49,605
#36 #36 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 61 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,568
#37 #37 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, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,346
#38 #38 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 56 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,151
#39 #39 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,159
#40 #40 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,829
#41 #41 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Every year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grants around 48 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,190
#42 #42 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 28 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,348
#43 #43 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Shaw University Raleigh, NC Each year, Shaw University awards around 38 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 660–870 Median Starting Salary $47,580
#44 #44 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 Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Social Work, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,612
#45 #45 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Athens State University Athens, AL Every year, Athens State University grants around 101 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,296
#46 #46 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Annually, Shawnee State University grants around 57 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 13 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,318
#47 #47 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,976
#48 #48 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Ana G. Mendez University Orlando, FL Every year, Ana G- Mendez University awards about 176 degrees to those majoring in Graphic Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#49 #49 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 130 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,863
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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 Masters degree. 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.

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

700

Female Students

682 (97%)

Male Students

18 (2%)

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

56%

35

980–1,230

$53,187

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

86%

58

780–950

$49,399

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

82%

41

900–1,190

$50,268

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

79%

22

1,000–1,230

$52,252

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

45%

27

1,400–1,540

$49,023

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

87%

25

1,000–1,210

$54,703

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

100%

41

850–1,040

$48,195

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

88%

40

1,180–1,370

$49,854

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

71%

46

1,030–1,250

$50,434

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

84%

29

1,060–1,320

$48,219

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

80%

17

1,010–1,190

$53,539

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

71%

27

890–1,150

$50,978

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

100%

14

850–1,110

$50,863

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

14%

14

1,430–1,510

$48,678

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

92%

10

760–930

$48,425

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

50%

2

1,340–1,490