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Early Childhood Education Schools in Michigan

501 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 281
Master’s Degree 110
Associate Degree 87
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 79.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Michigan

10,720 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 Michigan

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $35,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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

#1

Rochester University

Rochester Hills
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,231 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,333 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,127. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $14,279. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,855. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,689. 98% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

A typical student attending BMCC will pay a net price of $6,955. Graduates earn an average $23,670 after graduation. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,679 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Early Childhood Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 12% $31,390
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $58,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Elementary Education 710
Secondary Education 200
Teacher Development & Methodology 39
Teacher Education 22
Middle School Education & Teaching 1
Montessori Teacher Education 1
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