Early Childhood Education Degree Online Tuition

Total Cost

Pricing is for the first semester of a four-semester program. The total cost of the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education tuition will be $6,700 - $7,300* depending on which payment plan you choose for your first semester tuition.¹ The cost per semester is based on a price of up to $120 per credit. The total credits and the cost per credit is subject to change per semester. Program cost does not reflect any prior-earned eligible credits you may transfer in or credits awarded through a Prior Learning Assessment.

*The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.

Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.² You can get started today.

Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

Enrollment Requirements

• Age - 16
• Education - High School Diploma or GED
• Technology Requirements - You will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft^® Windows^® based computer running Windows 10^® or later or an Apple^® Mac^® computer running macOS^® Sierra Version 11.2 or later, Microsoft^® Office 2019 or Microsoft 365^® and an email account to complete this program with Penn Foster.
  
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• A smart phone or tablet device can also be used in addition to a computer, provided the device(s) can connect to the internet for exams and study guides only.
• Skills Assessments - Students must successfully pass a skills assessment in basic math and reading to access their college courses.
• Background Check - As part of the required field experience portions of the degree program, students are responsible for securing official child abuse clearances, criminal history reports, and/or background checks as required by their state and/or by the policies of the child care center used as their ECE Site Selection. 

What’s included?

Transfer Credits

To have previous early childhood education coursework considered for transfer credits, contact the college you attended and request for your official transcript(s) to be sent to Penn Foster College for evaluation.

• Minimum grade of "C" required for transfer credit.
• Approved transfer credits will be deducted from your tuition.

Read more about Penn Foster College's credit transfer policy.

Refund Policy

At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if the Early Childhood Education Associate Degree isn't the right fit for you or you are not satisfied with your experience, we do offer a refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:

• Lessons completed
• Tuition collected
• Enrollment date

For more information, visit Penn Foster’s Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy pages.

Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement.

Military Benefits

Penn Foster recognizes those who serve in the military. We have special offers for active duty military, veterans and their spouses for many Penn Foster programs, including the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Please call 1-888-427-2900 to speak with an Admissions Specialist for more details and eligibility requirements.

If you are interested in using your MyCAA benefits, please call 1-800-238-9554 to speak to an Admissions Specialist for more information or to enroll.