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Early Childhood Education in Washington

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Early Childhood Education Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 2,838 students earned their Child development degrees in WA.

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 1,775
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,775
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,775
Bachelor’s Degree 402
Associate Degree 373
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 288
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 288

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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 17.2%
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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
48,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 56% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,674 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

In their early career, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom grads earn an average salary of $35,755. 100% of the teachers are full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,954 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending YVC will pay a net price of $7,545.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,157.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,108. 73% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $30,715 after graduation.

#7

Highline College

Des Moines
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,342. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Centralia College

Centralia
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,314 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,800 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

In their early career, GRC grads earn an average salary of $38,664. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,325 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,236 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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
Secondary Education 229
Teacher Development & Methodology 48
Adult & Continuing Education 23
17
Montessori Teacher Education 12

View all majors related to Early Childhood Education

View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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