At EDvance College, we are addressing the urgent shortage of highly skilled early childhood educators by offering accessible, high-quality programs. In the 2024 academic year, we served a broad student body of dedicated educators committed to supporting young learners in their communities.
307
Students served
82%
Fall-to-Fall Retention Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
for Fall 2023 Junior Transfers
116 Students
served in 2023-2024
Average student age: 44
Full-time
56%
Part-time
44%
Alameda
18%
Contra Costa
12%
Other
2%
San Francisco
65%
San Mateo
3%
Santa Clara
16%
Infant / Toddler
46%
Preschool
41%
TK
2%
Leadership
2%
Mixed Age
6%
Other
3%
Worksites Funded by Head Start
51%
Worksites Funded by California State Preschool Provider (CSPP)
71%
Worksites Funded by San Francisco's Early Learning for All (ELFA) Funding
51%
Worksites Funded by Private / Tuition-Funded programs
23%
Cantonese
25%
English
45%
Mandarin
4%
Other
3%
Spanish
17%
Unknown
0%
Vietnamese
6%
We’re thrilled to share our first annual Impact Report which showcases the remarkable progress we’ve made as an independent non-profit institution of higher education. This year’s many milestones underscore our commitment to accessible, empowering education that creates meaningful opportunities for student degree attainment and career advancement, helping to build a skilled, diverse workforce.
Average student age: 40
Full-time
89%
Part-time
11%
Alameda
15%
Contra Costa
7%
Other
1%
San Francisco
58%
San Mateo
19%
Santa Clara
0%
Infant
7%
Toddler
32.5%
Preschool
35.5%
TK
.5%
Leadership
.5%
Mixed Age
21%
Other
3%
Worksites Funded by Federal Head Start Programs
52%
Worksites Funded by California State Preschool Provider (CSPP)
73%
Worksites Funded by San Francisco's Early Learning for All (ELFA) Funding
36%
Worksites Funded by Private / Tuition-Funded Programs
24%
Cantonese
20%
English
34%
Mandarin
5%
Other
3%
Spanish
35%
Unknown
0%
Vietnamese
3%
Yes
85%
No
15%
We’re proud to share our 2024-2025 Impact Report, showcasing how EDvance College is transforming access to higher education for early childhood educators. Built around the realities of today’s workforce, EDvance removes financial and structural barriers so teachers can earn their degrees and advance their careers. This year’s report celebrates our graduates’ success and our shared commitment to a stronger future for early childhood education.
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