Graduate Certificates in Early Childhood Education
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Education Levels of Child development Majors
In 2020-2021, 165 graduate certificates were awarded to child development majors. This earns it the #28 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for child development students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in child development. About 91.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Child development Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 84 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Creighton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at Creighton. Of these students, 96% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Oregon State. Of these students, 82% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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. The child development program at San Diego State University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in child development from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in child development from University of West Alabama. Of these students, 100% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. 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, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at SFSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Antioch University - New England is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in child development from Antioch University - New England.
William Paterson University of New Jersey comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,618 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from William Paterson University. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Tennessee State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,486 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at ETSU.
Hunter College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at Hunter. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in child development from CCNY. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The child development program at University of Florida awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbus State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,300 per year. The child development program at Columbus State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Walden University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at Walden University. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at Louisiana State University.
Robert Morris University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The child development program at Robert Morris University awarded 3 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Marywood University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,534 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. The child development program at Marywood University awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,675 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at Bridgewater State.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in child development. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 graduate certificates were handed out to child development majors at NMSU Main Campus.
The 17th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American International College. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,657 per year. The child development program at American International College awarded 2 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,559 |
| Teacher Education | 1,188 |
| Elementary Education | 830 |
| Secondary Education | 314 |
| Middle School Education & Teaching | 168 |
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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