Child development Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Child development is offered at 221 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Child development.
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Education Levels of Child development Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,599 degrees were awarded toChild 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 | 1,715 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,665 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Child development Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Child development of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Child development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 279 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is California State University-San Bernardino. This school awarded 186 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 124 master'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 master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 83 master'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.
Ashford University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master'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.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno Pacific University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Angelina College is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 63 master'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.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma City Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of La Verne comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 55 master'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.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a popular choice for Child development majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Child development from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child development. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Child development in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child development here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Child development that also offer master’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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