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Child Development in Illinois

Child Development Schools in Illinois

91 students earned Child Development degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

A Child Development major is the 296th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Child Development Grads in Illinois

190 people in the state and 8,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to child development.

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Wages for Child Development Jobs in Illinois

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $37,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,700.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Erikson Institute

Chicago
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Child Development Careers in IL

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Child Care Provider 263
Child Development & Family Studies 204
Child Care Management 121
Other Child & Family Studies 62

View all majors related to Child Development

View Nationwide Child Development Report

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