Child Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 944 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about64% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of Child Development & Family Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 42,800 students 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies. About 97.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 3,667 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Child Development & Family Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 109 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,451 | 38.4% |
| Black or African American | 639 | 16.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 49 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 35 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Child Development & Family Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,057 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate is Brigham Young University-Idaho. This school awarded 2,239 undergraduate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,067 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 902 people received their undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 414 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 368 people received their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 288 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lemoore College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 283 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 279 undergraduate 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.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 266 people received their undergraduate 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.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 254 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 250 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their undergraduate 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.
Merritt College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 244 undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their undergraduate 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.
Rio Hondo College is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 240 undergraduate 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.
MiraCosta College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Child Development & Family Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Child Development & Family Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay is a popular choice for Child Development & Family Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 236 undergraduate 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.
Child Development & Family Studies Majors to Study
| 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 undergraduate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.