Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Columbia College Chicago 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 Illinois colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Columbia College Chicago

4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled per year at Columbia College Chicago.

Areas of study offered at Columbia College Chicago include:

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Communication Technology
• English Language And Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.colum.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Columbia College Chicago offers a bachelor's degree program in early childhood education.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $32510
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $23400
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $34510

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $57270
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Annual Salary: $46520
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Annual Salary: $58600

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