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Early Childhood Education Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 2,921 students earned their Child development degrees in NC.

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 12 Weeks 1,630
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,630
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,630
Associate Degree 792
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 266
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 266
Bachelor’s Degree 194
Master’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 33.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 64% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UMO. An average student at UMO will pay a net price of $15,883. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,049 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,600 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $2,602. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,432 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,533. Graduates earn an average $27,110 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#8

Pitt Community College

Winterville
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,898. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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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