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#1 #1 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
#2 #2 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
#3 #3 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
#4 #4 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
#5 #5 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
#6 #6 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
#7 #7 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
#8 #8 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
#9 #9 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
#10 #10 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
#11 #11 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
#12 #12 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
#13 #13 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
#14 #14 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
#15 #15 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
#16 #16 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
#17 #17 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
#18 #18 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
#19 #19 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
#20 #20 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
#21 #21 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
#22 #22 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
#23 #23 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
#24 #24 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
#25 #25 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
#26 #26 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
#27 #27 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
#28 #28 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
#29 #29 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
#30 #30 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
#31 #31 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
#32 #32 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
#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. 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
#35 #35 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
#36 #36 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
#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. 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
#39 #39 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
#40 #40 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
#41 #41 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
#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. 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
#44 #44 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
#45 #45 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
#46 #46 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
#47 #47 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
#48 #48 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
#49 #49 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
#50 #50 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
#51 #51 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
#52 #52 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
#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. 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
#56 #56 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
#57 #57 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
#58 #58 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
#59 #59 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
#60 #60 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
#61 #61 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
#62 #62 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
#63 #63 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
#64 #64 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
#65 #65 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
#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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#1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S.

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$33,333

$50,544

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

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$7,295

$49,279

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$14,633

$46,248

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95%

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930–1,140

$10,763

$48,414

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

82%

95

1,130–1,400

$36,370

$50,303

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

58%

98

970–1,230

$15,668

$48,783

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

17%

57

1,420–1,530

$17,831

$50,032

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

75%

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1,110–1,310

$17,989

$50,653

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

85%

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1,160–1,360

$32,436

$52,768

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91%

68

980–1,220

$15,826

$51,734

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64%

19

1,050–1,240

$19,438

$51,272

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89%

48

1,090–1,280

$14,712

$50,761

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98%

88

900–1,080

$6,645

$48,056

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