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Child Development in Michigan

Child Development Schools in Michigan

178 students earned Child Development degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Child Development is the 108th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child Development Majors in Michigan

Child Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 136
Associate Degree 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a child development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of child development majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 71.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Child Development Grads in Michigan

There are 520 people in the state and 8,020 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Child Development Jobs in Michigan

In this state, child development grads earn an average of $49,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,700.

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There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,884. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Baker College. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,920.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,449. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,278 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,520. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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#6

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

An average student at Aquinas College Michigan will pay a net price of $17,682. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Aquinas College Michigan. 54% of the teachers are full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,116 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,611. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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#8

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,499 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,059. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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Child Development Careers in MI

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to child development.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Family & Community Services 169
Child Care Management 144
Family Systems 67
Child Care Provider 55
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Adult Development & Aging 9
Child Development & Family Studies 5

View all majors related to Child Development

View Nationwide Child Development Report

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