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Early Childhood Education Schools in Nebraska

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

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 60 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 30
Associate Degree 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Nebraska

2,220 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 Nebraska

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $37,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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There are 7 colleges in Nebraska that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,218. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,105 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. In their early career, Northeast grads earn an average salary of $33,819. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,114 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,220. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,942 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,387 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,345. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,625 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,814 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Early Childhood Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 9% $32,140
Kindergarten Teachers 7% $57,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Elementary Education 652
Secondary Education 143
Teacher Education 49
Middle School Education & Teaching 15
Teacher Development & Methodology 6
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 1

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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