Child development Associate Degrees
There are 221 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Child development.
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Education Levels of Child development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,599 people earned theirChild development majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Child development at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 327 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 821 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,665 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Child development Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Child development of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Child development Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a associate degree in Child development. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Child development students seeking a associate degree is California State University-San Bernardino. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. This school awarded 87 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno Pacific University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Angelina College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Point Loma Nazarene University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Child development from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child development. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child development 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 that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
| Family Systems | 765 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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