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Child development in Maine

Child development Schools in Maine

105 students earned Child development degrees in Maine in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Child development is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child development Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 69
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 89.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Child development Grads in Maine

2,540 people in the state and 555,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Child development Jobs in Maine

Child development grads earn an average of $35,560 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $13,698. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,162. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,710. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,783.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $17,175.

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Thomas College

Waterville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Thomas College. 58% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
354 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,277. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,316. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time.

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Child development Careers in ME

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers -2% $53,270
Preschool Teachers -4% $34,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education 177
Elementary Education 122
Secondary Education 59
Adult & Continuing Education 21
Teacher Development & Methodology 3
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