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Early Childhood Education in North Carolina

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Early Childhood Education Schools in North Carolina

2,694 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Early Childhood Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 67 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,487
Associate Degree 714
Bachelor’s Degree 262
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 197
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 197
Master’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 36.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 19,430 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 North Carolina

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $28,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,831 a year. 60% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,288 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,474. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UMO.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,795 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,238 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,716 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $3,016.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 67% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,082 a year.

#8

Pitt Community College

Winterville
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. This public school has an average net price of $4,214. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,750. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,813. A typical student attending Guilford Technical Community College will pay a net price of $10,990. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

Early Childhood Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 13% $26,330
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $45,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Elementary Education 1,337
Teacher Development & Methodology 959
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 154
Middle School Education & Teaching 153
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Teacher Education 38
Secondary Education 26
Adult & Continuing Education 22

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

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