Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education
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Education Levels of Child development Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13,917 students earned their bachelor's degree in child development. This makes it the 2nd most popular bachelor'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 | 13,917 |
| Associate Degree | 7,511 |
| Basic Certificate | 5,447 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,712 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2,139 |
| Graduate Certificate | 165 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Child development Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for child development majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in child development. About 96.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 555 |
| Women | 13,362 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 655 |
| Black or African American | 1,263 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,264 |
| White | 7,492 |
| International Students | 262 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 981 |
Most Popular Child development Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 542 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Arizona Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 816 bachelor's degrees were handed out to child development majors at UAGC. About 98% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The child development program at California State University - Fullerton awarded 511 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
California State University - Sacramento is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 477 bachelor's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Sac State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
California State University - Northridge is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 400 bachelor's degrees were handed out to child development majors at CSUN. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 372 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Cal State LA. Of these students, 93% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The child development program at San Francisco State University awarded 252 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Dominguez Hills. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUDH. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. The child development program at Florida International University awarded 225 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 99% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 221 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from San Jose State. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The child development program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 217 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Liberty University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from Grand Canyon University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The child development program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 172 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 bachelor's degrees were handed out to child development majors at SDSU. About 96% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from OHIO Athens. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
National University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. The child development program at National University awarded 149 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
California State University - Bakersfield is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from CSUB. About 93% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National Louis University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,646 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from NLU. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 99% were women.
Kent State University at Kent is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in child development. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The child development program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 135 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in child development. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in child development from UGA. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Elementary Education | 30,802 |
| Secondary Education | 3,547 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 2,324 |
| Teacher Education | 1,991 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education | 864 |
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.
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