Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Child development Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3,466 students earned their master's degree in child development. 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 | 12,806 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,234 |
| Basic Certificate | 5,329 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,466 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,990 |
| Graduate Certificate | 215 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
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 96.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 3,350 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 118 |
| Black or African American | 554 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 400 |
| White | 1,988 |
| International Students | 90 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 316 |
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. Roughly 96,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,175 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 508 people received their master's degree in child development from Grand Canyon University. About 99% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Walden University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 48,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,039 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 282 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Walden University. Of these students, 99% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Piedmont College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 153 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Piedmont College. About 93% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is American College of Education. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,894 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at American College of Education. About 96% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 37,800 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 $14,767 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Capella University. About 95% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mercy College. Roughly 10,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,146 per year.
The child development program at Mercy College awarded 86 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 23,100 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 2018-2019 academic year, 80 people received their master's degree in child development from Hunter. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Valdosta State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Roughly 11,200 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at VSU. About 97% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 38,900 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 2018-2019 academic year, 72 people received their master's degree in child development from UGA. Of these students, 93% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American International College is the 10th 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 $36,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,579 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 65 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at AIC. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Roughly 17,800 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.
The child development program at Brooklyn College awarded 65 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,900 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 2018-2019 academic year, 49 people received their master's degree in child development from QC. About 98% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Alabama is the 12th 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.
The child development program at University of West Alabama awarded 49 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 14th 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 $15,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,980 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Liberty University. About 100% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Each year, around 22,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,902 per year.
The child development program at Towson University awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lehman College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 15,100 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 2018-2019 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Lehman. About 84% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lesley University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year.
The child development program at Lesley University awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 95% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
The child development program at Boston University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Pacific Oaks College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,689 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,847 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to child development majors at Pacific Oaks College. About 94% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in child development. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,551 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,584 per year.
The child development program at DePaul University awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 97% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to child development that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 7,385 |
| Secondary Education | 4,951 |
| Teacher Education | 4,156 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 3,761 |
| Adult & Continuing 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
TeachingDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© TeachingDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.