Early Childhood Education Schools in Illinois
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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.
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.
Most Popular Early Childhood Education Programs in 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.
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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