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Early Childhood Education Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 329 students earned their Child development degrees in MO.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 73 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 7
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Missouri

7,220 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 Missouri

Child development grads earn an average of $30,440 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,851 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $37,047 after graduation. A typical student attending Southeast Missouri State University will pay a net price of $13,321.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
22,925 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,870 Total Students

In their early career, Northwest grads earn an average salary of $39,762. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,242 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,395 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,944 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

#7

Park University

Parkville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
8,782 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,603 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Park University.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,003 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,897 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,983 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

Early Childhood Education Careers in MO

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $27,390
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $47,180

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Elementary Education 1,400
Secondary Education 448
Middle School Education & Teaching 182
Teacher Education 163
Teacher Development & Methodology 132
Adult & Continuing Education 14
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