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Child development in Michigan

Child development Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Child development Grads in Michigan

There are 26,260 people in the state and 995,940 people in the nation working in Child Development jobs.

Child development Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Child development Jobs in Michigan

In this state, Child Development grads earn an average of $35,568. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,668.

Child development Wages Nationwide vs. MI

Our data covers 8 colleges in Michigan offering Child Development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,750 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,987 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Baker College

Owosso

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,126 after earning their degree at this institution. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,790 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Michigan pay around $4,448 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,908 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 81%. Undergrads from Michigan pay around $5,350 a year in tuition.

#6

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,772 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,265 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,898 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#8

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,757 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Child development Careers in MI

Some of the careers Child Development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
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
Childcare Workers $50,186
Nannies $55,232
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Early Childhood Education 32,570
General Education 27,481
Applied Behavior Analysis 6,914
General Human Sciences 2,227
General Apparel & Textiles 1,745
Family Resource Management Studies 789
Business, Family & Consumer Sciences 366
Other Family & Consumer Economics 246

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