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Early Childhood Education Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 125 students earned their Child development degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 110
Master’s Degree 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Louisiana

There are 2,800 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $32,290, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,197 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,094. Graduates earn an average $35,980 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#5

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,703.

Early Childhood Education Careers in LA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $49,890
Preschool Teachers 7% $28,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Elementary Education 407
Secondary Education 157
Middle School Education & Teaching 37
Teacher Education 19
Teacher Development & Methodology 18
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 10
Adult & Continuing Education 10

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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