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Early Childhood Education Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 994 students earned their Child development degrees in CO.

In this state, Early Childhood Education is the 5th most popular major out of a total 43 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 579
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 579
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 579
Bachelor’s Degree 165
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 137
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 137
Associate Degree 71
Master’s Degree 42

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.0%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Colorado

There are 12,330 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $33,140, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.92 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,215. Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,315 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,300 after earning their degree at this institution. 26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $35,365 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Early Childhood Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 33% $30,440
Kindergarten Teachers 21% $47,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Elementary Education 435
Teacher Education 61
Montessori Teacher Education 33
Adult & Continuing Education 16
Secondary Education 16

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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