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2026 Best Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Associate’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
789 Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Degrees Awarded
$32,553 Avg Early-Career Salary

Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 160 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools.

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Best Schools for Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching

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Leading the list is Delaware Technical Community College Terry, our #1 school for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching. Set in the city of Dover, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public institution. Delaware Technical Community College Terry awarded about 26 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree from Delaware Technical Community College Terry earn around $25,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,450 to complete this degree. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Delaware Technical Community College Terry

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching, ranking #2. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $29,867 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. About 17 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of $27,981 early in their careers. Middlesex Community College Bedford graduates carry a median of $11,602 in student loans. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Students looking for a strong kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program will find one at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 36 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $47,248 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Raritan Valley Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Western New Mexico University one of the top schools for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Silver City. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. Western New Mexico University awarded about 25 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Western New Mexico University earn a median of $48,366 early in their careers. Western New Mexico University graduates carry a median of $27,425 in student loans. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Western New Mexico University

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County College Of Morris placed #6 among the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public university. County College Of Morris awarded about 41 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $30,966 in their early career. County College Of Morris graduates carry a median of $9,420 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for County College Of Morris

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Bowling Green State University Firelands landed the #7 spot for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Bowling Green State University Firelands is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Huron. There were roughly 54 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Firelands in the most recent data year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Bowling Green State University Firelands earn a median of $45,610 early in their careers. Bowling Green State University Firelands graduates carry a median of $13,090 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Bowling Green State University Firelands

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Stanly Community College placed #8 among the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Albemarle. There were roughly 22 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Stanly Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree from Stanly Community College earn around $32,147 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Stanly Community College

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Bristol Community College earned the #9 position for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Bristol Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River. About 17 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Bristol Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from Bristol Community College generally make around $21,738. Students borrow a median of $7,788 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Bristol Community College

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Community College Of Rhode Island landed the #10 spot for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public school located in the city of Warwick. Community College Of Rhode Island awarded about 12 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $39,680. Typical student debt for the program is $13,940. See the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program report for Community College Of Rhode Island

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College came in at #11 for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Blue Ash. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College awarded about 11 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College generally make around $29,867. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Read more about the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program at University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Located in the town of Miami, Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College is a mid-sized public university. About 14 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College in the most recent year. Students who receive their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree from Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College earn around $46,400 in the first couple years of their career. Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College graduates carry a median of $15,568 in student loans. See the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program report for Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College

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Sinclair Community College earned the #13 position for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Dayton. There were roughly 14 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $24,950. Students borrow a median of $12,129 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Sinclair Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College earned the #14 position for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Central Piedmont Community College awarded about 143 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from Central Piedmont Community College generally make around $23,865. Central Piedmont Community College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Central Piedmont Community College

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Alamance Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Alamance Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Graham. There were roughly 19 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Alamance Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $26,105 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,625 to complete this degree. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Alamance Community College

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Haywood Community College came in at #16 for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Clyde. There were roughly 11 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Haywood Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $28,013 in their early career. Read more about the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program at Haywood Community College

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA

Cape Cod Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Set in the city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a mid-sized public institution. About 11 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Cape Cod Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree from Cape Cod Community College earn around $47,939 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,669. See the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program report for Cape Cod Community College

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Isothermal Community College placed #18 among the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Spindale. About 16 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Isothermal Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $47,389 in their early career. Isothermal Community College graduates carry a median of $6,625 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Isothermal Community College

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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #19 for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. There were roughly 167 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Kindergarten/preschool Education & Teaching graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $40,584 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,806 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree from Liberty University earn around $21,998 in the first couple years of their career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $25,048 in student loans. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for Liberty University

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University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus earned the #21 position for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Gallup. University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus awarded about 10 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus generally make around $20,646. Typical student debt for the program is $10,986. Get the full kindergarten/preschool education & teaching details for University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

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Johnston Community College earned the #22 position for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Smithfield. About 24 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees were awarded at Johnston Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $37,472 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete this degree. Read more about the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program at Johnston Community College

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Kent State University At Tuscarawas ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools. Set in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a mid-sized public institution. Kent State University At Tuscarawas graduates 4% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Tuscarawas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degree recipients from Kent State University At Tuscarawas generally make around $18,576. Typical student debt for the program is $17,273. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Kent State University At Tuscarawas

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Kent State University At Salem came in at #24 for kindergarten/preschool education & teaching this year. Located in the rural area of Salem, Kent State University At Salem is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 2% of students complete a degree within six years here. Kent State University At Salem awarded about 11 kindergarten/preschool education & teaching degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the kindergarten/preschool education & teaching program make about $18,576 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,273 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in kindergarten/preschool education & teaching from Kent State University At Salem

Other Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching Degree Levels

Explore the best kindergarten/preschool education & teaching schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 160 schools evaluated.

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