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Early Childhood Education Schools in Utah

185 students earned Child development degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Early Childhood Education is the 13th most popular major out of a total 58 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 126
Bachelor’s Degree 59

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 89.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Utah

There are 2,230 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Utah

Child development grads earn an average of $29,700 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 44% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,955.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $13,257.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $9,969.

Early Childhood Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 39% $28,200
Kindergarten Teachers 26% $46,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Elementary Education 3,125
Teacher Education 73
Secondary Education 37
Teacher Development & Methodology 34
Adult & Continuing Education 3
Montessori Teacher Education 3

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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