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Early Childhood Education in North Carolina

Early Childhood Education Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in North Carolina

65,420 people in the state and 2,011,890 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Child development.

Early Childhood Education Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Child development grads earn an average of $47,872. Nationwide, they make an average of $63,619.

Early Childhood Education Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 20 colleges in North Carolina that offer Child development degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 20 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,792 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,705 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,628 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,942 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,336 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,115 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,256 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,180 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.8% is lower than average. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,540 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,723 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,064 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,058 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#8

Pitt Community College

Winterville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,431 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,972 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,501 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,319 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,073 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,528 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,536 in their first year after graduation. The student loan default rate of 7.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,600 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,792 a year. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,672 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $28,166 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,416 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,341 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,592 a year.

#15

Gaston College

Dallas

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,690 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $3,186 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,448 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,040 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,785 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,672 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $1,956 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,815 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $1,986 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,277 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from North Carolina pay around $2,602 a year in tuition.

Early Childhood Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers Child development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Education 27,481
English as Second/Foreign Language 5,071
Child development 4,599
General Teaching Assistant/Aide 2,543
Other Teaching Assistants/Aides 1,322
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Environmental Education 86
Other English/French Second Language 21

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