Best Child Development Schools Near Escanaba, MI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Escanaba, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering child development programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning child development-related role is Special Education Teachers, Preschool at a median $75,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Child Development Schools to Escanaba

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Escanaba, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Escanaba city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Escanaba. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 99.8 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,167
Avg net price $6,231/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 187.5 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 205.7 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,584
Avg net price $16,626/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baker College

Owosso, MI 239.2 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 245.3 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 250.4 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 293.0 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,722
Avg net price $2,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 293.7 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan child development page.

Child Development Wages Near Escanaba

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,110
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $56,870
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,270
Childcare Workers $30,970
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $75,860
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,160
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,300
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,020

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Escanaba at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,374 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited child development schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering child development programs near Escanaba. The closest is Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI (99.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern Michigan College (99.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying child development roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles in Michigan are: Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($75,860), Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education ($63,300), Child, Family, and School Social Workers ($59,270). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Escanaba an affordable place to study child development?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Escanaba

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Escanaba:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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