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Early Childhood Education Schools in Mississippi

32 students earned Child development degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 16
Master’s Degree 12
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,960 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 Mississippi

Child development grads earn an average of $27,940 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,423 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,763 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $18,190.

Early Childhood Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $42,640
Preschool Teachers 5% $25,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Elementary Education 1,128
Secondary Education 218
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 110
Teacher Education 91
Teacher Development & Methodology 13

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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