Graduate Certificates in Early Childhood Education
Education Levels of Child development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 144 people earned their graduate certificate in child development. This makes it the 119th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
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 graduate certificate in child development. About 96.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 77 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Child development Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 84 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Creighton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Creighton. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
San Diego State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in child development from SDSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in child development from UNC Greensboro. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of West Alabama comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in child development from University of West Alabama. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Antioch University - New England. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Antioch University - New England. Of these students, 100% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from William Paterson University.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Tennessee State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from ETSU.
Hunter College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Hunter. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The City College of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from CCNY. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in child development from UF.
The 17th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in child development from NMSU Main Campus. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
American International College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,595 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in child development from AIC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,708 |
| Teacher Education | 974 |
| Elementary Education | 723 |
| Secondary Education | 427 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 119 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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