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#1

#1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Child Development, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

95

SAT Score

1,130–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$36,370

Median Starting Salary

$50,303

#2

#2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA

At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Child Development, Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Fresno Pacific University grants 98 degrees per year to Child Development majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

98

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$15,668

Median Starting Salary

$48,783

#3

#3 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

57

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$17,831

Median Starting Salary

$50,032

#4

#4 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Tufts University
Medford, MA

Every year, Tufts University grants about 159 degrees to those majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$33,333

Median Starting Salary

$50,544

#5

#5 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,989

Median Starting Salary

$50,653

#6

#6 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 470 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

83

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$10,763

Median Starting Salary

$48,414

#7

#7 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Whittier College
Whittier, CA

At Whittier College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$32,436

Median Starting Salary

$52,768

#8

#8 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$15,826

Median Starting Salary

$51,734

#9

#9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC

Every year, Converse University awards about 19 degrees to students studying Child Development, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$19,438

Median Starting Salary

$51,272

#10

#10 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

1,090–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$14,712

Median Starting Salary

$50,761

#11

#11 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 677 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

88

SAT Score

900–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$6,645

Median Starting Salary

$48,056

#12

#12 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$20,183

Median Starting Salary

$50,271

#13

#13 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Point University
West Point, GA

At Point University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Child Development, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Point University grants 15 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

930–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$22,622

Median Starting Salary

$50,820

#14

#14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Each year, Bowie State University awards around 177 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

800–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$16,117

Median Starting Salary

$49,763

#15

#15 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,100–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,773

Median Starting Salary

$49,019

#16

#16 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID

At Brigham Young University-Idaho, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$7,295

Median Starting Salary

$49,279

#17

#17 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

62

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,303

Median Starting Salary

$47,601

#18

#18 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 237 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,510–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$26,689

Median Starting Salary

$44,997

#19

#19 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA

Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

48

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$13,786

Median Starting Salary

$49,547

#20

#20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Each year, the University of La Verne grants around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Organizational Leadership, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

970–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$27,216

Median Starting Salary

$47,683

#21

#21 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Voorhees University
Denmark, SC

Each year, Voorhees University awards around 14 degrees to those majoring in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Child Development, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

730–930

Est. Net Price *

$15,747

Median Starting Salary

$46,240

#22

#22 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

At Alcorn State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

850–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$13,155

Median Starting Salary

$47,334

#23

#23 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,691

Median Starting Salary

$50,529

#24

#24 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

960–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$27,558

Median Starting Salary

$50,210

#25

#25 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 502 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

33

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$16,033

Median Starting Salary

$47,543

#26

#26 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 123 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$15,728

Median Starting Salary

$50,995

#27

#27 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

At Santa Clara University, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General. In fact, Santa Clara University grants 160 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,350–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$49,651

Median Starting Salary

$53,532

#28

#28 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

At Meredith College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Interior Design. In fact, Meredith College grants 48 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,130–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$23,405

Median Starting Salary

$52,601

#29

#29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Cameron University
Lawton, OK

At Cameron University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Cameron University awards 59 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,094

Median Starting Salary

$47,487

#30

#30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,170–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$24,630

Median Starting Salary

$51,801

#31

#31 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Each year, Oklahoma Christian University grants about 49 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$21,810

Median Starting Salary

$53,564

#32

#32 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Miles College
Fairfield, AL

At Miles College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,633

Median Starting Salary

$46,248

#33

#33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 44 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Special Education and Teaching, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$27,659

Median Starting Salary

$54,809

#34

#34 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana, PA

Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 144 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

940–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$17,665

Median Starting Salary

$51,950

#35

#35 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

At Mount Saint Mary's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

910–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$27,434

Median Starting Salary

$49,115

#36

#36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Each year, Harding University awards about 56 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$21,069

Median Starting Salary

$53,195

#37

#37 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$18,745

Median Starting Salary

$53,126

#38

#38 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

At Colby-Sawyer College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$26,483

Median Starting Salary

$56,980

#39

#39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC

At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting. In fact, Bob Jones University grants 45 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,773

Median Starting Salary

$51,945

#40

#40 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$17,354

Median Starting Salary

$52,399

#41

#41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Baker College
Owosso, MI

Each year, Baker College grants about 219 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

960–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$14,743

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#42

#42 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

At Olivet Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

970–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$22,707

Median Starting Salary

$52,681

#43

#43 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Annually, Western Oregon University awards around 183 degrees to students majoring in Education, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

930–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$15,249

Median Starting Salary

$50,665

#44

#44 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI

Annually, Aquinas College awards about 42 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$19,890

Median Starting Salary

$53,042

#45

#45 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Annually, the University of North Texas at Dallas grants about 229 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

820–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$9,109

Median Starting Salary

$47,465

#46

#46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 453 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,060–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$32,756

Median Starting Salary

$46,872

#47

#47 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL

At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,503

Median Starting Salary

$49,752

#48

#48 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,050–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$14,470

Median Starting Salary

$50,598

#49

#49 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,292

Median Starting Salary

$48,683

#50

#50 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

930–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$10,258

Median Starting Salary

$48,513

#51

#51 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

890–1,120

Est. Net Price *

$18,583

Median Starting Salary

$48,684

#52

#52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK

Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 53 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$9,985

Median Starting Salary

$47,754

#53

#53 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC

Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

950–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$21,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,290

#54

#54 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Every year, Bluffton University awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$21,299

Median Starting Salary

$53,541

#55

#55 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata, CA

At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Environmental Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

970–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$13,837

Median Starting Salary

$47,224

#56

#56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 521 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,831

Median Starting Salary

$47,926

#57

#57 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Annually, Tougaloo College awards about 22 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

880–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$12,158

Median Starting Salary

$46,096

#58

#58 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS

Every year, Mississippi University for Women awards about 379 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

970–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$12,617

Median Starting Salary

$47,282

#59

#59 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

930–1,160

Est. Net Price *

$15,558

Median Starting Salary

$49,930

#60

#60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS

Each year, the University of Saint Mary awards about 32 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$23,611

Median Starting Salary

$52,125

#61

#61 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

990–1,170

Est. Net Price *

$10,488

Median Starting Salary

$46,083

#62

#62 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,572

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#63

#63 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 43 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

840–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$26,117

Median Starting Salary

$50,443

#64

#64 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Post University
Waterbury, CT

Annually, Post University awards around 517 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

80

SAT Score

800–1,030

Est. Net Price *

$18,619

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#65

#65 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Manor College
Jenkintown, PA

At Manor College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

730–940

Est. Net Price *

$15,983

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#66

#66 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT

At Goodwin University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Goodwin University awards 112 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$29,131

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#67

#67 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

At Charter Oak State College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$15,663

Median Starting Salary

$50,357

#68

#68 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

At Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminology....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

850–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$13,263

Median Starting Salary

$46,729

#69

#69 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
Fort Wayne, IN

At Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$50,109

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About Child Development

A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.

Students majoring in Child Development can earn up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 96% percent of women and 4% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, California is where degrees in Child Development are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Child Development is $32,000.

Popularity of Child Development Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Child Development, your education is applicable to different careers. Child Development majors go on to find jobs including Childcare Workers and Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Child Development majors include Psychologists, All Other, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Farm and Home Management Educators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Child Development majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Child Development majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,581
Female Students
1,516 (95%)
Male Students
65 (4%)

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