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Early Childhood Education Schools in Florida

1,493 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 615
Associate Degree 490
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 193
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 153
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 153
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.8%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 36,620 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 Florida

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $27,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,662 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,232. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
8,469 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Rasmussen University - Florida grads earn an average salary of $35,866. 11% of the teachers are full time.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $45,496.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,424 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,958 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,904 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,296. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,792 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 78% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,494.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,830 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $10,486. Graduates earn an average $33,220 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,935 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,374 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Tallahassee Community College will pay a net price of $4,136.

Early Childhood Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 14% $24,740
Kindergarten Teachers 14% $49,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Elementary Education 1,704
Teacher Education 183
Secondary Education 158
Teacher Development & Methodology 49
Adult & Continuing Education 23
Middle School Education & Teaching 10
Montessori Teacher Education 7

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

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