early childhood and family studies Master’s Degrees
There are 18 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in early childhood and family studies.
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Education Levels of early childhood and family studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 439 people earned theirearly childhood and family studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in early childhood and family studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 60 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 333 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 46 |
Earnings of early childhood and family studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in early childhood and family studies 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 early childhood and family studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in early childhood and family studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for early childhood and family studies students seeking a master's degree is American Public University System. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 73 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern University is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Modesto Junior College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne County Community College District comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Dearborn is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Ozarks is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Holyoke Community College is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in early childhood and family studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dyersburg State Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Albright College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carson-Newman University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Flint is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in early childhood and family studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montcalm Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in early childhood and family studies. Graduates who complete their master's degree in early childhood and family studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rose State College is a popular choice for early childhood and family studies majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to early childhood and family studies 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 Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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