Child Development & Family Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Child Development & Family Studies is offered at 944 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Child Development & Family Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.3% 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 (this page) | 19,778 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 155 |
Earnings of Child Development & Family Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Child Development & Family Studies of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Child Development & Family Studies. About 91.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 1,205 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Child Development & Family Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 54.3% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 40 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 83 | 6.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,057 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Child Development & Family Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Child Development & Family Studies students seeking a master's degree is Brigham Young University-Idaho. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,239 people received their master's degree 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.
Cerritos College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,067 people received their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 902 master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Sequoias is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Desert comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 414 master's degrees 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 288 master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their master's degree 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.
Lemoore College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree 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.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their master's degree 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.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their master's degree 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.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their master's degree 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.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their master's degree 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.
Merritt College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 241 master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 240 master's degrees 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.
MiraCosta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their master's degree 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.
California State University-East Bay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Child Development & Family Studies. This school awarded 236 master's degrees 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.
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 master’s degrees.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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