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Early Childhood Education Schools in Missouri

276 students earned Child development degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

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 266
Master’s Degree 9
Associate Degree 1

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 89.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,429 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

#7

Park University

Parkville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
10,165 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Park University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,444 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $14,619.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Maryville U grads earn an average salary of $47,446. 99% of students get financical aid.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,860 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,291 a year.

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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