Bachelor’s Degrees in Child Development
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,605 people earned their bachelor's degree in child development. This earns it the #176 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for child development students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in child development. About 95.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 68 |
| Women | 1,537 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 221 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 500 |
| White | 708 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 105 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fresno Pacific University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Fresno Pacific. About 98% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. 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, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UAGC. Of these students, 95% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Michigan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Central Michigan. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from TWU. About 99% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Point Loma Nazarene University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from PLNU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Post University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Post University. Of these students, 95% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Tennessee State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. 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, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from ETSU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from University of Virginia. Of these students, 71% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowie State University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,993 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Bowie State University. Of these students, 95% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern Washington University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from EWU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from BYU - I. About 98% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from WMU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Concordia University, Saint Paul comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Concordia University, Saint Paul. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Appalachian State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Appalachian State. About 97% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from WVU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of La Verne comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from ULV. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - San Bernardino. Each year, around 19,600 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, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUSB. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Missouri. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UCM. Of these students, 97% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tufts University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Tufts. About 84% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Converse College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Converse. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% 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 |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 7,170 |
| Family & Community Services | 754 |
| Family Systems | 338 |
| Other Child & Family Studies | 303 |
| 293 |
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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