A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State University | 117 | 2% | $26,014 |
| 2 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | 84 | 1% | $27,476 |
| 3 | Middlesex Community College | 82 | 7% | $7,310 |
| 4 | Westfield State University | 61 | 4% | $25,120 |
| 5 | University of Toledo | 59 | 1% | $28,423 |
| 6 | Richmond Community College | 54 | 6% | $4,016 |
| 7 | Western Carolina University | 54 | 2% | $17,705 |
| 8 | Fayetteville Technical Community College | 53 | 1% | $3,964 |
| 9 | Community College of Rhode Island | 47 | 2% | $5,764 |
| 10 | Quinsigamond Community College | 46 | 3% | $6,546 |
| 11 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 41 | 0% | $27,898 |
| 12 | Kean University | 40 | 1% | $30,475 |
| 13 | Raritan Valley Community College | 39 | 3% | $7,012 |
| 14 | Eastern Connecticut State University | 37 | 3% | $27,967 |
| 15 | Central Carolina Community College | 36 | 2% | $4,304 |
| 16 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | 34 | 2% | $6,504 |
| 17 | University of Maryland-College Park | 32 | 0% | $27,146 |
| 18 | University of Arkansas | 32 | 1% | $25,500 |
| 19 | EDIC College | 32 | 4% | $7,325 |
| 20 | New Mexico Highlands University | 31 | 3% | $19,134 |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 30 | 0% | $23,694 |
| 22 | Liberty University | 30 | 0% | $40,075 |
| 23 | Mississippi Valley State University | 29 | 7% | $20,714 |
| 24 | Catawba College | 29 | 9% | $45,842 |
| 25 | Jackson State University | 28 | 2% | $24,029 |
| 26 | Shawnee State University | 28 | 4% | $23,148 |
| 27 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | 28 | 4% | $7,210 |
| 28 | Bowling Green State University-Firelands | 28 | 7% | $5,970 |
| 29 | Athens State University | 27 | 3% | N/A |
| 30 | Stevenson University | 27 | 3% | $53,149 |
| 31 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 27 | 4% | $49,920 |
| 32 | University of Northern Iowa | 26 | 1% | $20,934 |
| 33 | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 25 | 6% | $7,034 |
| 34 | East Carolina University | 24 | 0% | $21,672 |
| 35 | Wheelock College | 24 | 6% | $47,870 |
| 36 | Rust College | 23 | 20% | $16,700 |
| 37 | University of Arizona | 22 | 0% | $29,217 |
| 38 | Rio Salado College | 22 | 1% | $3,494 |
| 39 | Kent State University at Salem | 22 | 10% | $7,034 |
| 40 | County College of Morris | 20 | 1% | $6,320 |
| 41 | Eastern Gateway Community College | 20 | 4% | $5,076 |
| 42 | Bristol Community College | 18 | 1% | $6,776 |
| 43 | Tulane University of Louisiana | 17 | 0% | $72,296 |
| 44 | Bowie State University | 16 | 2% | $23,238 |
| 45 | Emporia State University | 16 | 1% | $20,088 |
| 46 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 16 | 0% | $23,811 |
| 47 | Sinclair Community College | 15 | 0% | $3,830 |
| 48 | Eastern Illinois University | 15 | 1% | $24,305 |
| 49 | Western New Mexico University | 15 | 2% | $22,454 |
| 50 | New Jersey City University | 14 | 1% | $32,076 |
| 51 | Northern Kentucky University | 14 | 0% | $23,244 |
| 52 | Ball State University | 12 | 0% | $24,550 |
| 53 | Johnston Community College | 12 | 1% | $4,085 |
| 54 | Appalachian State University | 11 | 0% | $19,194 |
| 55 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | 11 | 1% | $18,812 |
| 56 | Norfolk State University | 10 | 1% | $24,995 |
| 57 | Elizabeth City State University | 10 | 4% | $12,960 |
| 58 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | 10 | 2% | $16,258 |
| 59 | Rose State College | 9 | 1% | $20,256 |
| 60 | Worcester State University | 9 | 1% | $26,491 |
| 61 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 9 | 0% | $22,200 |
| 62 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 9 | 0% | $24,614 |
| 63 | Mesa Community College | 8 | 0% | $3,494 |
| 64 | Cabrini University | 8 | 1% | $47,320 |
| 65 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | 8 | 1% | $7,244 |
| 66 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | 7 | 2% | $23,560 |
| 67 | Winston-Salem State University | 7 | 1% | $20,134 |
| 68 | Southern State Community College | 7 | 2% | $7,062 |
| 69 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | 7 | 0% | $35,275 |
| 70 | Dewey University-Hato Rey | 7 | 4% | $7,425 |
| 71 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | 6 | 0% | $24,982 |
| 72 | North Carolina Central University | 6 | 0% | $24,419 |
| 73 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | 6 | 1% | $7,286 |
| 74 | Blue Ridge Community College | 6 | 1% | $5,051 |
| 75 | California University of Pennsylvania | 6 | 0% | $26,644 |
| 76 | Miami University-Middletown | 6 | 3% | $7,096 |
| 77 | Lenoir Community College | 6 | 1% | $4,358 |
| 78 | Black Hills State University | 5 | 1% | $21,211 |
| 79 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | 5 | 2% | $7,312 |
| 80 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | 5 | 0% | $17,088 |
| 81 | Truckee Meadows Community College | 5 | 0% | $4,229 |
| 82 | Miami University-Hamilton | 5 | 1% | $7,096 |
| 83 | College of Menominee Nation | 5 | 13% | $6,960 |
| 84 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | 5 | 0% | $10,709 |
| 85 | Central Connecticut State University | 4 | 0% | $25,869 |
| 86 | Warren County Community College | 4 | 2% | $6,180 |
| 87 | Casper College | 4 | 1% | $13,132 |
| 88 | Felician University | 4 | 1% | $51,550 |
| 89 | St Catherine University | 3 | 0% | $52,164 |
| 90 | Marshall University | 3 | 0% | $21,969 |
| 91 | Shepherd University | 3 | 0% | $21,903 |
| 92 | Northwest State Community College | 3 | 1% | $6,207 |
| 93 | Universidad Central de Bayamon | 3 | 1% | $7,764 |
| 94 | Keystone College | 3 | 1% | $41,970 |
| 95 | Nova Southeastern University | 2 | 0% | $50,597 |
| 96 | Furman University | 2 | 0% | $65,024 |
| 97 | Western Nevada College | 2 | 0% | $4,558 |
| 98 | Haywood Community College | 2 | 0% | $3,970 |
| 99 | Sussex County Community College | 2 | 0% | $8,231 |
| 100 | South Mountain Community College | 2 | 0% | $3,494 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.