### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Preschool Education and Teaching is not only a valuable choice, but naturally a requisite first step for pupils aspiring to enter a career as a preschool teacher, a child development counselor, or a homeschool specialist. In fact, preschool education and teaching is an uncommon degree coming in at the 228th most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 850 preschool education and teaching degrees conferred. In-state tuition for preschool education and teaching at private universities is, on average, 3.2 times more expensive than their public equivalents.

 With only 76 colleges having programs for preschool education and teaching you might have limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other preschool education and teaching majors, consider colleges in North Carolina which have more students admitted to preschool education and teaching than any other state. less precisely, the best region to get a degree in preschool education and teaching is in the Southeast region with [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university), and [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to major in preschool education and teaching is the Sun Belt Conference with [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university) representing the conference. Based on our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for preschool education and teaching is [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana).

 The overall best school is not necessarily the best school for every student. There are a bunch of facets to think about when selecting ​university. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely alter one's decision of where to go to university. Here at authority.org, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which preschool education and teaching university boasts the top campus, the answer is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). If, for example, you are very interested in which college is home to the top campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our comprehensive list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and from that list, our selection of the school with the best student life for preschool education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). Are you curious why? Keep scrolling to find out more about our top selections. Many of our conclusions just might surprise you.

 If price is a primary influence in your decision on where to go to school, you might consider avoiding [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana). [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana)&nbspis the most expensive college for preschool education and teaching, at least for out of state attendance. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the price tag at [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could be interested to know that preschool education and teaching is the 381st most expensive major in the United States, with an average bill of $17,200. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for preschool education and teaching on our list is Louisiana demonstrated with a tuition of $52,760 at the main college in the state Tulane University of Louisiana. Even more broadly, the most costly region for preschool education and teaching is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park) with a cost of $34,936, [Stevenson University](/colleges/stevenson-university) with a cost of $34,528, and [Felician University](/colleges/felician-university) with a cost of $32,550.

 Our cheapest region for preschool education and teaching is the New England region which is represented by [Eastern Connecticut State University](/colleges/eastern-connecticut-state-university) with a cost of $17,726 and [Westfield State University](/colleges/westfield-state-university) with a cost of $7,050. More optimistically, the most affordable university for preschool education and teaching is [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $9,200 for a degree in preschool education and teaching. That cost grows dramatically to a median of $19,800 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our choice for the university with the best value for preschool education and teaching: [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana). Through this link you can see our comprehensive list for the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Do know, this section is based on being an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for preschool education and teaching students can cover a wide range, but within two-years of graduation graduates will typically make around $38,100. There is much variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can bring in up to $71,200. Even straight out of school, the minimum earning positions within the preschool education and teaching field make $21,100, which could be worse. The top earning grads for preschool education and teaching studied at [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of preschool education and teaching ranks below average, falling in the 30th percentile of all majors. The college with the highest composite diversity for preschool education and teaching is [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Preschool Education and Teaching is only within the 76th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 50th percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest proportion at 61% of students studying preschool education and teaching. Additionally, 97% of undergraduates seeking a preschool education and teaching major are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for preschool education and teaching to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. As we incorporate data beyond basic rankings it becomes clear that the college with comprehensively the best professors for preschool education and teaching is [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park). You will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the best examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for preschool education and teaching is [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, here at Authority we do hope you believe that considering college with a perspective only shaped by superlatives might cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our more focused pages on individual topics and peruse some of our insightful background pages on useful details to consider as you continue your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Preschool education and teaching is the 228th most popular degree in America, with 850 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #229 [Urban Planning](/rankings/best-colleges-for-urban-planning), and narrowly lost to #227 [Natural Sciences](/rankings/best-colleges-for-natural-sciences).

 The degree is offered at a total of 76 colleges across the nation, and is the 213th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 73% of colleges offering preschool education and teaching are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most preschool education and teaching graduates, largely led by [University of Arkansas](/colleges/university-of-arkansas), while it’s the Sun Belt Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, North Carolina ranks highest, with particular help from [Catawba College](/colleges/catawba-college) and [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more preschool education and teaching graduates than [Mesa Community College](/colleges/mesa-community-college), which graduated 125 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study preschool education and teaching). More students studied preschool education and teaching as a percentage of total students at [Rust College](/colleges/rust-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Preschool education and teaching is the 381st most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $17,246 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #382, [Business Teacher Education](rankings/best-colleges-for-business-teacher-education), with a median cost of $17,050).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with excellent preschool education and teaching programs led by [University of Maryland-College Park](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park) with an annual cost of $34,936. Louisiana is the most expensive state for preschool education and teaching led by [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 69.08% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 33.4% less than your average private school. So be sure to take a look at public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Tulane University of Louisiana](/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana), which is the 87th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-arecibo). It costs just $4,560 per year, and it's its preschool education and teaching program is ranked #25. Another more affordable option would be #16, [Western Carolina University](/colleges/western-carolina-university) in Jackson County, NC with a cost of $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is an important investment for most students. It is important to have confidence you get a solid return on your investment. We wish for the following job placement and income information to help you in making a well informed decision when choosing your major.

 The average Preschool Education and Teaching graduate draws a first year salary of $37,416 a year (national median). With experience in their professions, they can take home as high as $71,167 to as little as $21,093, but average close to $38,080. Just so you know, that's 1% south of the US' average.

 The most common job for a Preschool Education and Teaching graduate is Customer Service Specialist, which by and large earn approximately $23,000; next are Customer Service Agent and Analyst, which generally earn about $21,000 and $54,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Preschool Education and Teaching graduates is The Mid East. AK has the highest grossing Preschool Education and Teaching graduates of any state. The highest earning conference for Preschool Education and Teaching graduates is Capital Athletic Conference.



### STUDENTS

 College often can be a fabulously poignant time of one's life; it's an opportunity for personal growth and evolution. Undergrads attempt to find out what they desire to become and cultivate many of the indispensable skills to be a thriving member of society. But growth goes beyond a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Jane Austen with a classmate, the personal lesson received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different view. As such, a diverse univeristy experience vastly enriches what you gain from your time spent in school.

 Preschool Education and Teaching is a slightly more racially diverse subject than average\*. 61% of the nation's Preschool Education and Teaching majors are white students, followed by black students (20%), latino students (11%), and asian students (4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university) located in Atlanta, GA.

 Second, Preschool Education and Teaching is the the 3rd most female dominated subject, with 97% of students identify as women. [Norfolk State University](/colleges/norfolk-state-university) in Norfolk, VA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is class diversity. Preschool Education and Teaching ranks in the top 24% of programs for class diversity. 29% of its majors come from low income families, 16% are from homes taking in between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 23% grew up in families with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall GA is the most diverse state for Preschool Education and Teaching. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Sun Belt Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 20%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 61%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 3%
* Female: 97%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 23%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 73%
* Out of State: 23%
* International: 3%


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