Associate Degrees in Child Development
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 776 people earned their associate degree in child development. This earns it the #140 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,605 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,295 |
| Associate Degree | 776 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 319 |
| Master’s Degree | 302 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Child Development Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for child development majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
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 associate degree in child development. About 98.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 763 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
| White | 360 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 100 colleges that offer an associate degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tulsa Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in child development from Tulsa Community College. Of these students, 94% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Paul College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in child development from Saint Paul College. Of these students, 100% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in child development from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 100% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in child development from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas Tech University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in child development from ATU. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Roughly 48,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in child development from Houston Community College. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Roane State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in child development from Roane State Community College. Around 10% 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 associate degree is Angelina College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in child development from AC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Oklahoma College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in child development from Northern Oklahoma College. Of these students, 100% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chattanooga State Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in child development from Chattanooga State Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Antonio College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in child development from San Antonio College. Of these students, 100% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tyler Junior College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in child development from Tyler Junior College. About 100% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in child development from Tarrant County College. About 100% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in child development from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Of these students, 95% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Amarillo College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in child development from Amarillo College. About 100% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - West Plains is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in child development from Missouri State West Plains.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in child development from OCCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nashville State Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in child development from Nashville State Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 5,519 |
| Child Care Management | 1,389 |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 366 |
| Family & Community Services | 66 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 60 |
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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