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#1 #1 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Operations Management and Supervision, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Point University grants 9 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,200 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#2 #2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI At Northwestern Michigan College, only two majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, and Ocean Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,531
#4 #4 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 170 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#5 #5 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 58 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Corrections, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 760–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,992
#6 #6 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 89 degrees annually to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,269
#7 #7 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH Every year, Ohio University-Eastern Campus grants about 9 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Work, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#8 #8 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH At Ohio University-Southern Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#9 #9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#10 #10 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 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#11 #11 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Redlands Community College El Reno, OK Annually, Redlands Community College grants about 88 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Agriculture, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#12 #12 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Roane State Community College Harriman, TN Annually, Roane State Community College grants around 464 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#13 #13 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 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#14 #14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Each year, Eastern Gateway Community College awards about 2015 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#15 #15 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 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#16 #16 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 807 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#17 #17 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, 39 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#18 #18 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK Annually, Tulsa Community College awards about 443 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 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 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#20 #20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Seminole State College Seminole, OK Annually, Seminole State College awards around 68 degrees to students majoring in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#21 #21 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#22 #22 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#23 #23 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#24 #24 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#25 #25 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, 151 students are awarded a degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#26 #26 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 68 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#27 #27 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Angelina College Lufkin, TX Each year, Angelina College awards about 219 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
#28 #28 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD At Sisseton Wahpeton College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#29 #29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN Annually, Dyersburg State Community College grants about 267 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 11 SAT Score 930–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#30 #30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Each year, South Plains College awards about 485 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 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#31 #31 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4283 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#32 #32 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 342 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
#33 #33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1507 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 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#34 #34 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, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#35 #35 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Texarkana College awards 96 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#36 #36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK Every year, Northern Oklahoma College grants about 107 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#37 #37 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 501 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#38 #38 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 General Studies, Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#39 #39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Murray State College Tishomingo, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#40 #40 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 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#41 #41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Annually, Hennepin Technical College grants about 7 degrees to students majoring in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#42 #42 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID At North Idaho College, only two majors are offered: Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#43 #43 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI Annually, Lake Michigan College awards around 74 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#44 #44 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#45 #45 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN Every year, Northeast State Community College awards around 468 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 9 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#46 #46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Texas College Uvalde, TX Every year, Southwest Texas College awards around 532 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#47 #47 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#48 #48 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 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#49 #49 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, 12 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#50 #50 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 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#51 #51 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#52 #52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. St Philip's College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#53 #53 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#54 #54 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Edison State Community College Piqua, OH Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#55 #55 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 601 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
#56 #56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Temple College Temple, TX Every year, Temple College grants around 301 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pre-Nursing Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#57 #57 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN Annually, Pellissippi State Community College grants about 834 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 6 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#58 #58 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#59 #59 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 General Studies, Agriculture, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Eastern Oklahoma State College awards 66 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#60 #60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#61 #61 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#62 #62 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only three majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#63 #63 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX Annually, North Central Texas College grants about 651 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
#64 #64 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 Instrumentation Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#65 #65 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#66 #66 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
#67 #67 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Walters State Community College Morristown, TN Each year, Walters State Community College awards around 594 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 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#68 #68 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 699 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#69 #69 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Every year, Jefferson Community College awards about 69 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#70 #70 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#71 #71 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Midland College Midland, TX At Midland College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Early Childhood......view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#72 #72 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, Landscaping and Groundskeeping, and Automation......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#73 #73 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN Every year, Southwest Tennessee Community College grants about 473 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 1 SAT Score 770–980 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#74 #74 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weatherford College Weatherford, TX At Weatherford College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#75 #75 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN Annually, Motlow State Community College grants around 801 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 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, 97% percent of women and 3% 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

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

821

Female Students

799 (97%)

Male Students

22 (2%)

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