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Early Childhood Education Schools in Illinois

1,067 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Early Childhood Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 506
Master’s Degree 338
Associate Degree 111
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 67
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 67
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 67
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 28,750 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 Illinois

Child development grads earn an average of $31,500 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

315 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. Graduates earn an average $47,399 after graduation.

#3

Erikson Institute

Chicago
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
901 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at St. Augustine College. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,438 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 33% of the teachers are full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,590.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,214.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462.

Early Childhood Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Elementary Education 1,713
Secondary Education 370
Middle School Education & Teaching 308
Teacher Development & Methodology 69
Teacher Education 36
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 14
Adult & Continuing Education 2

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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