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Early Childhood Education in California

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Early Childhood Education Schools in California

In <nil>, 4,861 students earned their Child development degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 71 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,131
Associate Degree 284
Master’s Degree 176
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 128
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.2%
  • White: 22.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 64,530 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 California

Child development grads earn an average of $37,850 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

1,076 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UAGC grads earn an average salary of $28,257.

511 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $47,742.

479 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
32,498 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

400 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,108 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,944. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

384 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
27,513 Total Students

The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,519 a year.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
26,899 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,590.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
17,837 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,724. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. In their early career, CSUDH grads earn an average salary of $46,109.

226 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
37,133 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
36,484 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,488. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#10

National University

San Diego
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,241 a year.

Early Childhood Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $34,600
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $67,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Teacher Education 781
Elementary Education 764
Teacher Development & Methodology 626
Secondary Education 493
Montessori Teacher Education 3

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

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