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Early Childhood Education Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 280 students earned their Child development degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Alabama

Child development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 145
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 2,480 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 555,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $24,800, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,703 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $38,334. 58% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,223.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $37,535. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,373 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $18,336. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,911 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,729 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $36,498 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,019.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,964 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,395 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,107 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Spring Hill.

Early Childhood Education Careers in AL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 8% $21,460
Kindergarten Teachers 3% $44,620

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to child development.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Elementary Education 1,370
Secondary Education 520
Teacher Education 233
Adult & Continuing Education 88
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 22

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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