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Early Childhood Education Schools in Massachusetts

1,019 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 421
Master’s Degree 259
Associate Degree 187
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 140
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 140
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 140
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

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: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.9%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Lesley University

Cambridge
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
554 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,906 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $12,714.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,951. Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, AIC grads earn an average salary of $44,961.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Endicott College

Beverly
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $47,887 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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