Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education
Education Levels of Child development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,709 people earned their bachelor's degree in child development. This makes it the 32nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,709 |
| Associate Degree | 6,823 |
| Basic Certificate | 5,393 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,624 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,926 |
| Graduate Certificate | 144 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Child development Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in child development. About 95.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 520 |
| Women | 12,189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 550 |
| Black or African American | 1,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,281 |
| White | 6,813 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 833 |
Most Popular Child development Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 542 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for child development students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Arizona Global Campus. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 816 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UAGC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 511 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 94% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 477 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Sac State. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUN. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Cal State LA. About 97% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from SFSU. Of these students, 93% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUDH. About 95% of this group were women, and 94% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from FIU. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
San Jose State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from San Jose State. Of these students, 94% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from WCUPA. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Liberty University. Of these students, 99% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Grand Canyon University. About 99% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 99% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from SDSU. Of these students, 99% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio University - Athens Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from OHIO Athens. About 94% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from National University. About 93% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Bakersfield comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUB. About 97% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National Louis University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from NLU. Of these students, 98% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Kent State. Of these students, 96% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UGA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 29,837 |
| Secondary Education | 3,706 |
| Teacher Education | 2,289 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 2,063 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 767 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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