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Early Childhood Education Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 313 students earned their Child development degrees in AR.

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

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Associate Degree 66
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34
Master’s Degree 32

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 24.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Arkansas

There are 4,930 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $33,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will pay a net price of $15,321. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,093 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. A typical student attending Phillips County Community College will pay a net price of $4,704.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $27,523 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,358 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,669 a year. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UAFS will pay a net price of $9,062. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,211 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $6,613. 52% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,224 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,356 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

#9

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,969 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

Early Childhood Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 15% $30,390
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $45,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Elementary Education 559
Teacher Development & Methodology 262
Middle School Education & Teaching 244
Teacher Education 230
Secondary Education 142
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 47
Adult & Continuing Education 33

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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