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Early Childhood Education Schools in Connecticut

354 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 55 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 130
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Master’s Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 7,140 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 Connecticut

Child development grads earn an average of $43,350 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,463 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,872. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,544 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,712.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,821 Total Students

In their early career, Housatonic Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,269. A typical student attending Housatonic Community College will pay a net price of $6,116. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,894 after graduation. A typical student attending Gateway Community College will pay a net price of $7,201. 21% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,144 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,518 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,162. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,106 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 27% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending MxCC will pay a net price of $3,890.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,758.

Early Childhood Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 4% $37,030
Kindergarten Teachers -3% $77,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Elementary Education 350
Secondary Education 120
Teacher Education 17
Adult & Continuing Education 15
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