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Early Childhood Education in Minnesota

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Early Childhood Education Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 761 students earned their Child development degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 81 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 353
Bachelor’s Degree 212
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 69
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 69
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 37
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Minnesota

11,620 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 Minnesota

Child development grads earn an average of $37,500 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
316 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. In their early career, Concordia University, Saint Paul grads earn an average salary of $48,090. An average student at Concordia University, Saint Paul will pay a net price of $15,880.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $17,878.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
7,259 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,927 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,226 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
968 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,205. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,543 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,549 Total Students

A typical student attending ATCC will pay a net price of $13,636. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,706 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,044.

Early Childhood Education Careers in MN

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 15% $34,200
Kindergarten Teachers 5% $58,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Elementary Education 1,114
Teacher Development & Methodology 394
Teacher Education 190
Adult & Continuing Education 124
Montessori Teacher Education 25
24
Secondary Education 22
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View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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