Master’s Degrees in Child Development
Education Levels of Child Development Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 302 people earned their master's degree in child development. This earns it the #342 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 302 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Child Development Majors With Master’s Degrees
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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in child development. About 97.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 293 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of child development master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Child Development Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in child development. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for child development students seekinga master's degree is Texas Woman's University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in child development from TWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Erikson Institute comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in child development from The Erikson Institute. About 100% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri State University - Springfield. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in child development from Missouri State. About 100% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of La Verne comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in child development from ULV. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Boston University comes in at #5 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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in child development from Boston U. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
College of Charleston comes in at #5 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 $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in child development from C of C. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tufts University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in child development. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in child development from Tufts. About 86% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #8 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 $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in child development from Towson. About 100% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for child development majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in child development from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 97% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago 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 $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in child development from UIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 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 $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in child development from UGA.
Tougaloo College is the 13th 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 $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,134 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in child development from Tougaloo. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% 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 |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 580 |
| Other Child & Family Studies | 178 |
| Family & Community Services | 117 |
| Child Care Management | 95 |
| Family Systems | 33 |
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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