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Early Childhood Education Schools in Georgia

1,633 students earned Child development degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

An Early Childhood Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 591
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 454
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 454
Bachelor’s Degree 337
Master’s Degree 243
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 33.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Georgia

19,150 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Georgia

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $30,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,995. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,014 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,925 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,372.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
11,557 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,512 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,698 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,891 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,943 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,811 a year. 91% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Piedmont College

Demorest
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,060 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. In their early career, Piedmont College grads earn an average salary of $43,392. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,068. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. In their early career, Chattahoochee Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,236.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,370 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,622. 37% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,187 a year.

Early Childhood Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 15% $53,730
Preschool Teachers 14% $28,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Elementary Education 1,890
Middle School Education & Teaching 528
Secondary Education 394
Teacher Development & Methodology 356
Teacher Education 309
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 162
Adult & Continuing Education 33
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