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Early Childhood Education in Illinois

Early Childhood Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in Illinois

There are 89,800 people in the state and 2,011,890 people in the nation working in Child development jobs.

Early Childhood Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Child development grad in the state is $63,632, compared to a typical salary of $63,619 nationwide.

Early Childhood Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 7 colleges in Illinois offering Child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,217 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,485 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $13,546 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,177 a year. 62% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,288 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,791 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,180 a year in tuition.

#7

Erikson Institute

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,369 in their first year after graduation.

Early Childhood Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Child development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Education 27,481
English as Second/Foreign Language 5,071
Child development 4,599
General Teaching Assistant/Aide 2,543
Other Teaching Assistants/Aides 1,322
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Environmental Education 86
Other English/French Second Language 21

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View Nationwide Early Childhood Education Report

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