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Early Childhood Education Schools in New Jersey

155 students earned Child development degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 95
Associate Degree 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.6%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 20,940 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 555,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in New Jersey

Child development grads earn an average of $40,880 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,225.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,589 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,838 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,658 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $30,320 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,076 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $30,193 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,761 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,204 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

Early Childhood Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 13% $33,430
Kindergarten Teachers 2% $63,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Elementary Education 756
Teacher Education 352
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 91
Secondary Education 79
Adult & Continuing Education 26

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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