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Early Childhood Education Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 352 students earned their Child development degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Early Childhood Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Associate Degree 121
Master’s Degree 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 19.9%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Virginia

14,020 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a child development grad in the state is $37,880, compared to a typical salary of $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
339 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $28,561. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Bluefield College

Bluefield
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
948 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Bluefield College.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,245 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#4

Regent University

Virginia Beach
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,330 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,120. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,590 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
238 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Columbia College will pay a net price of $11,697.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

Early Childhood Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 12% $60,540
Preschool Teachers 8% $30,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Elementary Education 921
Teacher Development & Methodology 188
Secondary Education 166
Middle School Education & Teaching 70
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 54
Teacher Education 52
Adult & Continuing Education 21
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