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Child development in California

Child development Schools in California

Jobs for Child development Grads in California

98,690 people in the state and 995,940 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Child Development.

Child development Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Child development Jobs in California

In this state, Child Development grads earn an average of $46,875. Nationwide, they make an average of $38,668.

Child development Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 11 colleges in California offering Child Development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,196 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 98% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Ashford University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,447 a year. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,313 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,409 in their first year after graduation. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,922 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 48% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,678 a year. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#9

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,660 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Whittier College

Whittier

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,082 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 53% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,833 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Child development Careers in CA

Some of the careers Child Development majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Farm and Home Management Educators $55,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Childcare Workers $50,186
Nannies $55,232
Clinical Neuropsychologists $57,643
Neuropsychologists $83,690
Psychologists, All Other $73,521

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Child Development.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Early Childhood Education 32,570
General Education 27,481
Applied Behavior Analysis 6,914
General Human Sciences 2,227
General Apparel & Textiles 1,745
Family Resource Management Studies 789
Business, Family & Consumer Sciences 366
Other Family & Consumer Economics 246

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