Child Development & Family Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 944 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Child Development & Family Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42,800 people earned theirChild Development & Family Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Child Development & Family Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,777 |
| Associate’s Degree | 8,199 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,050 |
| Master’s Degree | 19,778 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 155 |
Earnings of Child Development & Family Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,243 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,531 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Child Development & Family Studies students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 159 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Child Development & Family Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 72.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 9.8% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,057 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Brigham Young University-Idaho tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 2,239 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,067 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 902 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Sequoias comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 478 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 414 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 288 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lemoore College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 283 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Mission College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 279 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 254 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 250 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 246 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Merritt College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 241 graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MiraCosta College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Child Development & Family Studies that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 3,867 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2,711 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 493 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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