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Early Childhood Education in Florida

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Early Childhood Education Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,641 students earned their Child development degrees in FL.

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 605
Associate Degree 553
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 259
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 259
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 259
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 177
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 177
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 16.5%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rasmussen University - Florida grads earn an average salary of $32,226. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,249.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 94% of students get financical aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

In their early career, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota grads earn an average salary of $31,253. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 32% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,870. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. 88% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,666 Total Students

In their early career, Palm Beach State College grads earn an average salary of $31,835. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,497 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,018 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,865. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

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Santa Fe College

Gainesville
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 38% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Santa Fe College will pay a net price of $11,126.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,245 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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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