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Early Childhood Education in California

Early Childhood Education Schools in California

Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in California

In this state, there are 200,610 people employed in jobs related to a Child development degree, compared to 2,011,890 nationwide.

Early Childhood Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in California

Child development grads earn an average of $82,182 in the state and $63,619 nationwide.

Early Childhood Education Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 18 colleges in California offering Child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 18 below:

#1

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#3

College of the Desert

Palm Desert

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,557 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,326 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,248 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,434 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,973 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 66% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,105 a year. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,193 a year. With an admission rate of 97%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#15

Pacific Oaks College

Pasadena

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,527 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. Undergrads from California pay around $33,360 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,533 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. About 30% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Early Childhood Education Careers in CA

Some of the careers Child development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Education 27,481
English as Second/Foreign Language 5,071
Child development 4,599
General Teaching Assistant/Aide 2,543
Other Teaching Assistants/Aides 1,322
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Environmental Education 86
Other English/French Second Language 21

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