Kokomo, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $5,154 to $22,228 per year for indexed programs. Kokomo has a population of about 60,093. In Indiana, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Preschool and Childcare Center Director at a median $58,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Kokomo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Kokomo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kokomo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kokomo.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,986
Avg net price
$16,898/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,424
Avg net price
$14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 198
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,833
Avg net price
$14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 175
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,596
Avg net price
$7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 43%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 204
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,610
Avg net price
$21,602/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Kokomo
Kokomo is part of the Kokomo, IN metro area (BLS area code 29020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,400 | Kokomo, IN | $43,973 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,250 | IN statewide | $65,011 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $58,740 | IN statewide | $65,558 |
| Teaching Assistant | $30,440 | Kokomo, IN | $33,973 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Kokomo at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kokomo-Area Cities With Early Childhood Education Programs
- Marion, IN – 25.2 mi away (28,216 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 30.0 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Noblesville, IN – 30.4 mi away (75,239 pop)
- Zionsville, IN – 33.3 mi away (26,784 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 34.5 mi away (91,065 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Kokomo, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Kokomo. The closest is Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global in Marion, IN (23.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ivy Tech Community College (45.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles near Kokomo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles near Kokomo are: Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($58,740), Kindergarten Teacher ($58,250), Preschool Teacher ($39,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Kokomo?
Marion, IN is 25.2 miles from Kokomo and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 31, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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