Child Development & Psychology Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Child Development & Psychology is offered at 298 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Child Development & Psychology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Child Development & Psychology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 22,813 degrees were awarded toChild Development & Psychology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Child Development & Psychology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 31 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 19,130 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,658 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 970 |
Earnings of Child Development & Psychology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Child Development & Psychology of $50,900 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,814 |
| 4 years | $50,900 |
| 5 years | $59,985 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Child Development & Psychology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology. About 71.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Child Development & Psychology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 16.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 9.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.2% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Child Development & Psychology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 329 colleges that offer a associate degree in Child Development & Psychology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Child Development & Psychology students seeking a associate degree is New York University. This school awarded 966 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. This school awarded 966 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. This school awarded 774 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 762 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 681 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 676 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 626 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 577 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 546 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 534 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 495 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology 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-Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. This school awarded 425 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 394 associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Merced comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 374 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Child Development & Psychology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Child Development & Psychology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 359 people received their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Child Development & Psychology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Child Development & Psychology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 13,996 |
| Experimental Psychology | 4,439 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1,820 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 1,424 |
| Social Psychology | 458 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Child Development & Psychology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 147,078 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 40,952 |
| Psychology, Other | 2,825 |
| Clinical Psychology | — |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | — |
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.