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Early Childhood Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Early Childhood Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Early Childhood Education but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Early Childhood Education majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Early Childhood Education majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Early Childhood Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 46,700 |
| 20 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 37,100 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Childcare Workers | 22,800 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 43,400 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 22,100 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 22,800 |
| 1 | Special Education Teachers | 51,600 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 28,100 |
| 1 | Social Workers | 40,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 54,900 |
| 16 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 37,800 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Education Administrators | 54,700 |
| 3 | Teacher Assistants | 22,100 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 36,300 |
| 3 | Childcare Workers | 29,700 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 25,700 |
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 46,400 |
| 1 | Special Education Teachers | 47,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 75,700 |
| 12 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 65,500 |
| 9 | Education Administrators | 88,400 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Special Education Teachers | 73,000 |
| 3 | Counselors | 73,300 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 66,700 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 73,700 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 26,300 |
| 1 | Childcare Workers | 55,700 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Early Childhood Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Early Childhood Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Elementary and secondary schools | 51,600 |
| 15 | Child day care services | 32,800 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 42,100 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 18,200 |
| 1 | Colleges and universities | 39,500 |
| 1 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 24,600 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 35,300 |
| 1 | Private households | 29,100 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 46,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Early Childhood Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Elementary and secondary schools | 65,500 |
| 14 | Child day care services | 38,000 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 58,000 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 45,400 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 35,400 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 28,100 |
| 1 | Insurance | 58,400 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 44,400 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 32,600 |
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