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Early Childhood Education in Illinois

Early Childhood Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Illinois

89,800 people in the state and 2,011,890 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Child development.

Early Childhood Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Child development grads earn an average of $63,632. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,619.

Early Childhood Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Child development degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,217 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,485 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $13,546 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,177 in their first year after graduation. 62% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,288 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,791 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,180 a year in tuition.

#7

Erikson Institute

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,369 after earning their degree at this institution.

Early Childhood Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Child development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Education 27,481
English as Second/Foreign Language 5,071
Child development 4,599
General Teaching Assistant/Aide 2,543
Other Teaching Assistants/Aides 1,322
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Environmental Education 86
Other English/French Second Language 21

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View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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