Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education
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Education Levels of Child development Majors
In 2020-2021, 3,712 master's degrees were awarded to child development majors. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for child development majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for child development majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in child development. About 95.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 152 |
| Women | 3,560 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 139 |
| Black or African American | 668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 609 |
| White | 1,931 |
| International Students | 90 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 275 |
Most Popular Child development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 233 colleges that offer a master’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 587 people received their master's degree in child development from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 97% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree 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. The child development program at Walden University awarded 237 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is National Louis University. 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. The child development program at National Louis University awarded 176 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American College of Education is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. The child development program at American College of Education awarded 140 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 99% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mercy College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,974 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Mercy. Of these students, 95% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Alabama is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at University of West Alabama. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 people received their master's degree in child development from Hunter. About 92% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Erikson Institute is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their master's degree in child development from The Erikson Institute. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Valdosta State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. The child development program at Valdosta State University awarded 65 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their master's degree in child development from Capella University. Of these students, 90% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brooklyn College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 people received their master's degree in child development from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 98% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pacific Oaks College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,482 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,074 per year. The child development program at Pacific Oaks College awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lesley University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in child development from Lesley. Of these students, 94% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in child development from QC. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bank Street College of Education. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their master's degree in child development from Bank Street College of Education. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in child development from UGA. Of these students, 95% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehman College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 15,000 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, 43 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Lehman. Of these students, 91% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in child development from CU Anschutz. About 95% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Concordia University, Saint Paul is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in child development from Concordia University, Saint Paul. About 98% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,975 |
| Secondary Education | 5,777 |
| Teacher Education | 4,966 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,032 |
| Adult & Continuing Education | 801 |
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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