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Child development Schools in Pennsylvania

1,763 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Child development is the 106th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Child development Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Child development Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 16,830 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Child development Jobs in Pennsylvania

Child development grads earn an average of $29,250 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Arcadia University

Glenside
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,861. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,005. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Carlow.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,128. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,528 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. An average student at CHC will pay a net price of $25,461.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,506. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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#7

Lincoln University

Lincoln University
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,077 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,029.

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#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $35,027.

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#9

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

An average student at Chatham will pay a net price of $30,413. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Chatham.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,703.

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Child development Careers in PA

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 7% $27,450
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $60,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Secondary Education 332
Teacher Development & Methodology 146
Elementary Education 125
Adult & Continuing Education 92
Teacher Education 85
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education 17

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