Child Development & Family Studies Basic Certificates
There are 171 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of Child Development & Family Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 8,444 students earned theirChild Development & Family Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Child Development & Family Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 8 |
| Associate’s Degree | 432 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,472 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,404 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 128 |
Earnings of Child Development & Family Studies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,243 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,531 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Child Development & Family Studies majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. About 92.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 61 |
| Women | 753 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Child Development & Family Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 57.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 1.2% |
| Race Unknown | 92 | 11.3% |
| International Students | 8 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 208 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,475 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 279 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 219 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 179 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 170 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 164 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 151 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 147 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 141 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 134 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 113 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 105 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 101 basic certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Child Development & Family Studies that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
| Family Systems | 765 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.