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Early Childhood Education Schools in Washington

2,442 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 78 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,464
Associate Degree 402
Bachelor’s Degree 345
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 230
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 230
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 18,920 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 Washington

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $32,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $34,410.

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

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,933. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,887 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,988. 69% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,954 after graduation.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,363 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom grads earn an average salary of $37,592.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,396.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,805 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Spokane Falls Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,993. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,939.

#7

Highline College

Des Moines
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,951 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Highline grads earn an average salary of $39,102. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#8

Centralia College

Centralia
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,261. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,821 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,573. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,961 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Early Childhood Education Careers in WA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 18% $63,350
Preschool Teachers 17% $31,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Elementary Education 1,024
Teacher Education 405
Teacher Development & Methodology 295
Secondary Education 229
Adult & Continuing Education 23
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Montessori Teacher Education 12

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

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