Springfield, Massachusetts has 3 early childhood education schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in early childhood education. Springfield has a general population of 152,082 and an overall student population of 20,020. Approximately 15,303 of Springfield's students are enrolled in schools that offer early childhood education programs.
American International College is the largest early childhood education school in Springfield, based on student population. Approximately 48 students graduated in 2010 from American International College with credentials in early childhood education.
A total of 65 students graduated with credentials in early childhood education from early childhood education schools in Springfield in 2010. In 2009 tuition at early childhood education schools in Springfield was $18,655 per year, on average.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,033 for early childhood education related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus at one of the Springfield-based early childhood education schools, you will have an added expense of $10,825 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $19,263.
If you decide to work as an early childhood education professional in Springfield, your job prospects are average. In 2010, 1 out of every 7 early childhood education professionals in Massachusetts were working in the greater Springfield area. The government projects that the number of early childhood education professionals in Springfield will increase by 9% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for early childhood education professionals.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an early childhood education professional in Springfield is $59,090 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for early childhood education professionals.
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Springfield Technical Community College
Address:
1 Armory Sq, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105-1296
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Springfield College
Address:
263 Alden St, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-3797
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
American International College
Address:
1000 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate