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Early Childhood Education Schools in Massachusetts

992 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 70 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 369
Master’s Degree 261
Associate Degree 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 142
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Massachusetts

19,380 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $39,180, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,131 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $17,497.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $54,570. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Lesley University

Cambridge
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,010 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,399. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,392 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
586 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $6,371.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
2,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,615 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
9,942 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
2,244 Total Students

An average student at AIC will pay a net price of $22,698. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,841 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,417 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,806 after graduation.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,674 Total Students

A typical student attending Fitchburg State will pay a net price of $16,324. In their early career, Fitchburg State grads earn an average salary of $46,062. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State.

#10

Endicott College

Beverly
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,982 Total Students

In their early career, Endicott grads earn an average salary of $47,884. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Endicott.

Early Childhood Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $72,990
Preschool Teachers 2% $35,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Elementary Education 893
Teacher Development & Methodology 284
Secondary Education 271
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 131
Teacher Education 52
Middle School Education & Teaching 40
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