Child development Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 221 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s 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 | 821 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,715 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,665 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Child development Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Child development 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 majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Child development Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is California State University-San Bernardino. This school awarded 186 bachelor's 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.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their bachelor's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's 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.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 124 bachelor's 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.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's 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.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's 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.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their bachelor's 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.
Fresno Pacific University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's 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.
Angelina College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 66 bachelor's 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.
Point Loma Nazarene University is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 56 bachelor's 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.
University of La Verne comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Child development that also offer bachelor’s 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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