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#1 #1 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,852 Median Starting Salary $48,195
#2 #2 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Westfield State University Westfield, MA In general, Westfield State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,021 Median Starting Salary $54,703
#3 #3 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,022 Median Starting Salary $50,434
#4 #4 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $49,023
#5 #5 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Catawba College Salisbury, NC Overall, Catawba College is a fairly selective school. Approximately 3,200 applications are received by the... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $19,701 Median Starting Salary $52,252
#6 #6 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each... Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,654 Median Starting Salary $49,380
#7 #7 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,589 Median Starting Salary $46,505
#8 #8 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#9 #9 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $13,380 Median Starting Salary $50,978
#10 #10 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 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 Mississippi Valley State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 760–970 Est. Net Price * $11,598 Median Starting Salary $48,425
#12 #12 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ Kean University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 900–1,170 Est. Net Price * $10,747 Median Starting Salary $50,675
#13 #13 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $48,678
#14 #14 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $48,219
#15 #15 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $48,444
#16 #16 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,410 Median Starting Salary $51,103
#17 #17 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 810–1,030 Est. Net Price * $14,097 Median Starting Salary $49,605
#18 #18 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,676 Median Starting Salary $47,612
#19 #19 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Rust College Holly Springs, MS Generally, Rust College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 2,500 applications every... Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 860–1,030 Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $47,117
#20 #20 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam?n, PR Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,297 Median Starting Salary $45,753
#21 #21 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,709 Median Starting Salary $50,024
#22 #22 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 870–1,240 Est. Net Price * $32,421 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#23 #23 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,031 Median Starting Salary $54,767
#24 #24 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Stevenson University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $27,600 Median Starting Salary $53,539
#25 #25 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Shawnee State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,313 Median Starting Salary $49,318
#26 #26 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Generally, Elizabeth City State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $4,120 Median Starting Salary $49,047
#27 #27 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Norfolk State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 850–1,040 Est. Net Price * $14,652 Median Starting Salary $48,802
#28 #28 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $50,108
#29 #29 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,794 Median Starting Salary $45,379
#30 #30 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Keystone College is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 1,570 applications... Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,559 Median Starting Salary $51,348
#31 #31 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Overall, Purdue University Fort Wayne is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $11,951 Median Starting Salary $50,617
#32 #32 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC Gardner-Webb University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,339 Median Starting Salary $49,485
#33 #33 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Felician University Lodi, NJ Felician University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $15,743 Median Starting Salary $49,465
#34 #34 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Overall, Bowie State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 800–1,050 Est. Net Price * $13,886 Median Starting Salary $50,268
#35 #35 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $8,208 Median Starting Salary $49,687
#36 #36 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. North Carolina Central University Durham, NC North Carolina Central University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 840–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,708 Median Starting Salary $49,399
#37 #37 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. North Park University Chicago, IL North Park University is a fairly selective school. The school receives roughly 5,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Est. Net Price * $19,029 Median Starting Salary $50,718
#38 #38 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Erskine College Due West, SC Erskine College is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,590 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $36,581 Median Starting Salary $53,813
#39 #39 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV Shepherd University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 1,690 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,827 Median Starting Salary $51,593
#40 #40 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN the University of Minnesota-Crookston is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,894 Median Starting Salary $50,864
#41 #41 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Campbell University Buies Creek, NC Campbell University is a non selective school. They receive about 3,900 applications every year from... Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $24,280 Median Starting Salary $49,689
#42 #42 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Generally, Black Hills State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,782 Median Starting Salary $52,568
#43 #43 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Generally, Concordia University-Saint Paul is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,776 Median Starting Salary $51,159
#44 #44 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,756 Median Starting Salary $50,154
#45 #45 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,551 Median Starting Salary $46,151
#46 #46 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,860 Median Starting Salary $44,346
#47 #47 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,991 Median Starting Salary $45,829
#48 #48 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,693 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#49 #49 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Shaw University Raleigh, NC Overall, Shaw University is a fairly selective school. They receive 2,435 applications every admission cycle... Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 660–870 Est. Net Price * $14,204 Median Starting Salary $47,580
#50 #50 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,929 Median Starting Salary $45,929
#51 #51 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,426 Median Starting Salary $45,190
#52 #52 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Athens State University Athens, AL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $49,296
#53 #53 Best College for Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
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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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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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

832

Female Students

805 (96%)

Male Students

27 (3%)

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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

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

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50

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$10,852

$48,195

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

82%

32

980–1,190

$18,021

$54,703

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

85%

61

1,020–1,240

$13,022

$50,434

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

45%

26

1,360–1,520

$16,210

$49,023

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

67%

17

990–1,250

$19,701

$52,252

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

92%

51

1,080–1,310

$17,654

$49,380

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

67%

98

1,020–1,250

$17,589

$46,505

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

79%

42

1,070–1,290

$16,208

$51,051

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

68%

28

900–1,120

$13,380

$50,978

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

86%

35

1,180–1,350

$20,149

$49,854

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

65%

20

760–970

$11,598

$48,425

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

83%

31

900–1,170

$10,747

$50,675

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

11%

14

1,390–1,480

$50,263

$48,678

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