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Child Development in Washington

Child Development Schools in Washington

633 Child Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Child Development major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 590
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 40.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Child Development Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 14,840 people employed in jobs related to a child development degree, compared to 624,440 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development Jobs in Washington

Child Development grads earn an average of $73,840 in the state and $88,490 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

561 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,676.

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Whitman College

Walla Walla
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
1,360 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,627. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,768. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Psychology 1,737
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 432
Other Psychology 7

View all majors related to Child Development

View Nationwide Child Development Report

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