Graduate Certificates in Child Development
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 51 people earned their graduate certificate in child development. This earns it the #289 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for child development majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in child development. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 6 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in child development. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
Portland State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Portland State University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Erikson Institute is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in child development from The Erikson Institute. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 31 |
| Child Care Management | 29 |
| Adult Development & Aging | 19 |
| Family Systems | 17 |
| Family & Community Services | 11 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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