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#1 #1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI At Northwestern Michigan College, only three majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Ocean Engineering, Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related......view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#2 #2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 140 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#3 #3 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR At Arkansas Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,531
#4 #4 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the most popular majors students study are Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Franciscan University of Steubenville awards 87 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,269
#5 #5 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Point University grants 19 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#6 #6 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH At Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Social Work, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus awards 16 degrees per year to Social Work majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#7 #7 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 380 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#8 #8 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK Annually, Tulsa Community College awards about 376 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#9 #9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#10 #10 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Victor Valley College Victorville, CA At Victor Valley College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#11 #11 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK Every year, Northern Oklahoma College grants about 133 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Information Systems, General, Social Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#12 #12 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Blinn College District Brenham, TX At Blinn College District, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Agriculture, and General. In fact, Blinn College District grants 901 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#13 #13 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Reading Area Community College Reading, PA At Reading Area Community College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#14 #14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA At Community College of Allegheny County, only one major is offered: Court Reporting/Court Reporter....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#15 #15 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Murray State College Tishomingo, OK Each year, Murray State College grants around 80 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#16 #16 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Angelina College Lufkin, TX Each year, Angelina College awards about 159 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#17 #17 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Redlands Community College El Reno, OK Annually, Redlands Community College grants about 83 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Agriculture, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#18 #18 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Shorter College N Little Rock, AR At Shorter College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Shorter College awards 29 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#19 #19 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#20 #20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Each year, Eastern Gateway Community College awards about 2496 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#21 #21 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Seminole State College Seminole, OK Annually, Seminole State College awards around 66 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#22 #22 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#23 #23 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN At Cleveland State Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#24 #24 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI At Schoolcraft Community College District, only one major is offered: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 830–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#25 #25 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 355 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#26 #26 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 20 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#27 #27 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Texarkana College Texarkana, TX At Texarkana College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies. In fact, Texarkana College awards 122 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#28 #28 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 22 degrees to students majoring in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#29 #29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1489 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#30 #30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN At Chattanooga State Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering Technology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#31 #31 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#32 #32 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR At the University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#33 #33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4102 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#34 #34 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN Every year, Northeast State Community College awards around 447 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#35 #35 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Usually, 84 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#36 #36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN Every year, Southwest Tennessee Community College grants about 558 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 770–980 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#37 #37 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Roane State Community College Harriman, TN Annually, Roane State Community College grants around 443 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#38 #38 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN At Nashville State Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#39 #39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE At Southeast Community College Area, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#40 #40 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK At Rose State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#41 #41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO Every year, Missouri State University-West Plains grants around 102 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#42 #42 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#43 #43 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN At Saint Paul College, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#44 #44 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Grayson College Denison, TX At Grayson College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 50 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#45 #45 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN Annually, Dyersburg State Community College grants about 247 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#46 #46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX Every year, Southwest Texas Junior College awards around 543 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#47 #47 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Oklahoma State College Wilburton, OK At Eastern Oklahoma State College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Agriculture, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Eastern Oklahoma State College awards 54 degrees every year to graduating Agriculture, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#48 #48 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Walters State Community College Morristown, TN Each year, Walters State Community College awards around 626 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#49 #49 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK At Oklahoma City Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Oklahoma City Community College grants 547 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#50 #50 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only two majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#51 #51 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA At Mount Wachusett Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#52 #52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID At North Idaho College, only three majors are offered: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#53 #53 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN Annually, Pellissippi State Community College grants about 863 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#54 #54 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only two majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#55 #55 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Laredo College Laredo, TX At Laredo College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#56 #56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX At McLennan Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies. In fact, McLennan Community College grants 628 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#57 #57 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX At Odessa College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#58 #58 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI Annually, Lake Michigan College awards around 82 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#59 #59 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Each year, South Plains College awards about 386 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement......view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#60 #60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX At Wharton County Junior College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Pre-Nursing Studies. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 313 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#61 #61 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. St Philip's College San Antonio, TX At St Philip's College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. In fact, St Philip's College awards 574 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#62 #62 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN At Central Lakes College-Brainerd, only three majors are offered: Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#63 #63 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX At Brazosport College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#64 #64 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#65 #65 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 58 degrees to those studying Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#66 #66 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Temple College Temple, TX Every year, Temple College grants around 570 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#67 #67 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX Annually, North Central Texas College grants about 833 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#68 #68 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Oklahoma State College Altus, OK At Western Oklahoma State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#69 #69 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN At Minnesota West Community and Technical College, only two majors are offered: Electrician, Agricultural Production Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#70 #70 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#71 #71 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN Annually, Motlow State Community College grants around 730 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#72 #72 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Edison State Community College Piqua, OH Annually, Edison State Community College awards about 217 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#73 #73 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Howard College Big Spring, TX Each year, Howard College grants about 94 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#74 #74 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Midland College Midland, TX At Midland College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#75 #75 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX At Lee College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Chemical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
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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 Masters degree. On average, 98% percent of women and 2% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, Texas 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 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, Childcare Workers .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Child Development majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

776

Female Students

763 (98%)

Male Students

13 (1%)

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