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Early Childhood Education in New Jersey

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Early Childhood Education Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 160 students earned their Child development degrees in NJ.

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 126
Associate Degree 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
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: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,498. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $28,245. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,264 after earning their degree at this institution. 46% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,083. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,549 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,506. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,464 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $27,945 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,393 after graduation. 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
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 144
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
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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