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Early Childhood Education Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 134 students earned their Child development degrees in ME.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 75
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Master’s Degree 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 85.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Maine

There are 2,540 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 Maine

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $35,560, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,967. 70% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,102 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,724. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 25% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,571. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,316. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,121 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
775 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

In their early career, UMaine grads earn an average salary of $38,035. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

#7

Thomas College

Waterville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,844. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,775 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
354 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $20,495 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,388. Graduates earn an average $30,670 after graduation. 80% of students get financical aid.

Early Childhood Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers -2% $53,270
Preschool Teachers -4% $34,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education 177
Elementary Education 122
Secondary Education 59
Adult & Continuing Education 21
Teacher Development & Methodology 3
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