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Kindergarten/Preschool Education Schools in New Jersey

171 Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Kindergarten/Preschool Education major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Kindergarten/Preschool Education Majors in New Jersey

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 93
Bachelor’s Degree 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 26
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 26
Master’s Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a kindergarten/preschool education and teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.3%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Grads in New Jersey

20,940 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching.

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Wages for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Jobs in New Jersey

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching grads earn an average of $40,880 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer kindergarten/preschool education and teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $18,191.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. In their early career, RVCC grads earn an average salary of $35,715.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,228 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,297. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

Kindergarten/Preschool Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers kindergarten/preschool education and teaching majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 13% $33,430
Kindergarten Teachers 2% $63,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to kindergarten/preschool education and teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Elementary Education 756
Teacher Education 352
Early Childhood Education 156
Teacher Development & Methodology 120
Secondary Education 79
Adult & Continuing Education 26

View all majors related to Kindergarten/Preschool Education

View Nationwide Kindergarten/Preschool Education Report

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