The average annual wage of the occupations is $47,110 and $23 per hour. 9 vocational programs could be taken for the Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 548,820 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers is $9,862. The average length of the programs is 653 hours and the average completion time is 10.33 months.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 11 | $26,487 | - | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 28 | $30,278 | - | - | - |
| Montessori Teacher Education | 3 | $8,800 | $600 | 900 Hours | 11.00 Months |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 48 | $21,986 | - | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 315 | $10,924 | $2,050 | 459 Hours | 14.00 Months |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 95 | $23,933 | - | - | - |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other) | 2 | $20,630 | - | - | - |
| Child Development | 138 | $26,713 | - | - | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 200 | $21,275 | - | 600 Hours | 6.00 Months |
The following 34 occupations are related to Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers.
The following 673 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.