Early Childhood Program Administration
A program that focuses on early childhood educational program administration and prepares individuals to serve as a principal or director of an early childhood educational program. Includes instruction in early childhood education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, early childhood growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 88
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $50k
About this major
A program that focuses on early childhood educational program administration and prepares individuals to serve as a principal or director of an early childhood educational program. Includes instruction in early childhood education, program and facilities planning, budgeting and administration, public relations, human resources management, early childhood growth and development, counseling skills, applicable law and regulations, school safety, policy studies, and professional standards and ethics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary | $104k | -1.5% | Master's degree |
| Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare | $56k | -2.5% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$50k
Top colleges for Early Childhood Program Administration
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Georgia State College | Swainsboro, GA | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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