Master’s Degrees in Child Development
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 302 people earned their master's degree in child development. This makes it the 342nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for child development majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in child development. About 97.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
Texas Woman's University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 51 people received their master's degree in child development from TWU. Around 38% 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 master's degree in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in child development from The Erikson Institute. Of these students, 100% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in child development from Missouri State. Of these students, 100% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of La Verne is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in child development from ULV. About 93% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in child development from Boston U. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
College of Charleston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in child development from C of C. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tufts University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in child development from Tufts. Of these students, 86% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in child development from Vanderbilt. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Towson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in child development from Towson. Of these students, 100% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in child development from UIC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in child development from UGA.
The 13th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tougaloo College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in child development from Tougaloo. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 580 |
| Other Child & Family Studies | 178 |
| Family & Community Services | 117 |
| Child Care Management | 95 |
| Family Systems | 33 |
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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