by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Early Childhood Education is the 34th most popular major in the country with 31,937 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.
Across Minnesota, there were 698 early childhood education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in early childhood education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their early childhood education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota”.
Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Martin Luther College landed the #1 spot on the list. MLC is a small school located in New Ulm, Minnesota that handed out 15 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southwest Minnesota State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota. Located in Marshall, Minnesota, this medium-sized public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified ’s child development students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Southwest Minnesota State University Early Childhood Education Report
Out of the 26 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Alexandria Technical & Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Alexandria, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified ’s child development students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minnesota State College Southeast. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Minnesota State College Southeast is a small public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 6 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State College Southeast
Concordia University, Saint Paul came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 35 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Concordia University, Saint Paul
Minnesota State University - Moorhead came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. Moorhead, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s child development degrees to 19 students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #8, South Central College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Located in North Mankato, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 30 diplomas to qualified ’s child development students in 2021-2022.
Read full report on Early Childhood Education at South Central College
With a ranking of #10, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a private for-profit institution located in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 117 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Rasmussen University - Minnesota
Ridgewater College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 ’s child development degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater College
With a ranking of #12, University of Northwestern - St Paul did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Northwestern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Northwestern - St Paul Early Childhood Education Report
Metropolitan State University ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and it awarded 5 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. DCTC is a small school located in Rosemount, Minnesota that handed out 8 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Dakota County Technical College Early Childhood Education Report
Central Lakes College - Brainerd ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Central Lakes College is a small school located in Brainerd, Minnesota that handed out 0 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Central Lakes College - Brainerd Early Childhood Education Report
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #17. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large school located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota that handed out 11 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Saint Cloud State University Early Childhood Education Report
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s child development degrees to 28 students in 2021-2022.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Early Childhood Education Report
Winona State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. Winona State is a medium-sized public school situated in Winona, Minnesota. It awarded 11 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Early Childhood Education at Winona State University
Rochester Community and Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking, coming in at #20. Rochester, Minnesota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s child development degrees to 1 students in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Rochester Community and Technical College
Saint Paul College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 5 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. M State is a public institution located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Oak Hills Christian College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Oak Hills Christian College is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s child development degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Oak Hills Christian College
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. SMU MN is a small school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 0 ’s child development degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Hennepin Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota list. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified ’s child development students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Early Childhood Education at Hennepin Technical College
Leech Lake Tribal College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Child development Major in Minnesota ranking. Located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, this small public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s child development students in 2021-2022.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Early Childhood Education at Leech Lake Tribal College
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