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Early Childhood Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 1,609 students earned their Child development degrees in GA.

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 602
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 438
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 438
Bachelor’s Degree 363
Master’s Degree 202
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 34.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,501 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, Georgia Military College grads earn an average salary of $28,845. 23% of the teachers are full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. 97% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,864 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,706 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,345 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $24,676 after graduation.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,294 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,759. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,889 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Piedmont College

Demorest
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,350 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Piedmont College. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,834. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,698 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,022 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $663. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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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