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#1 #1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Tougaloo College is a highly selective school. Around 2,820 applications are received by the school every... Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,090 Est. Net Price * $13,718 Median Starting Salary $46,096
#2 #2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Arkansas Tech University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,016 Median Starting Salary $48,531
#3 #3 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,029 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#4 #4 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,471 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#5 #5 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,139 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#6 #6 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH Franciscan University of Steubenville is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $25,310 Median Starting Salary $56,269
#7 #7 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Reading Area Community College Reading, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,882 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#8 #8 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Blinn College District Brenham, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,290 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#9 #9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,287 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#10 #10 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN Nashville State Community College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 850–1,040 Est. Net Price * $6,790 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#11 #11 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,345 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#12 #12 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,028 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#13 #13 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,318 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#14 #14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN Generally, Cleveland State Community College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $9,129 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#15 #15 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,256 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#16 #16 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,869 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#17 #17 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,992 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#18 #18 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Shorter College N Little Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,182 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#19 #19 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,456 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#20 #20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Missouri State University-West Plains West Plains, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,481 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#21 #21 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Roane State Community College Harriman, TN Roane State Community College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $4,573 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#22 #22 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Point University West Point, GA Point University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,130 Est. Net Price * $19,890 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#23 #23 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,719 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#24 #24 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,862 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#25 #25 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,913 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#26 #26 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,077 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#27 #27 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,681 Median Starting Salary $47,992
#28 #28 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga State Community College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,080 Est. Net Price * $6,827 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#29 #29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#30 #30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,903 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#31 #31 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Seminole State College Seminole, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,104 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#32 #32 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,797 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#33 #33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,956 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#34 #34 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,951 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#35 #35 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,889 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#36 #36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,866 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#37 #37 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Angelina College Lufkin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,035 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#38 #38 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,635 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#39 #39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Oklahoma State College Wilburton, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,323 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#40 #40 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Murray State College Tishomingo, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,807 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#41 #41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN Northeast State Community College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $6,768 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#42 #42 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Redlands Community College El Reno, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,066 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#43 #43 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR the University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,104 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#44 #44 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,028 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#45 #45 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN Southwest Tennessee Community College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 770–980 Est. Net Price * $5,991 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#46 #46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,324 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#47 #47 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Grayson College Denison, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,472 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#48 #48 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,845 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#49 #49 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,355 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#50 #50 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Laredo College Laredo, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,225 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#51 #51 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,003 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#52 #52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN Dyersburg State Community College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,240 Est. Net Price * $5,803 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#53 #53 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Walters State Community College Morristown, TN Overall, Walters State Community College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $5,120 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#54 #54 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,400 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#55 #55 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. St Philip's College San Antonio, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,219 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#56 #56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,284 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#57 #57 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,567 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#58 #58 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,470 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#59 #59 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Northwest Technical College Bemidji, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,132 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#60 #60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN Pellissippi State Community College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $6,474 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#61 #61 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Edison State Community College Piqua, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,304 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#62 #62 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,914 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#63 #63 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,354 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#64 #64 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Texarkana College Texarkana, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,493 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#65 #65 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Oklahoma State College Altus, OK Western Oklahoma State College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $7,981 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#66 #66 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,181 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#67 #67 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Dallas College Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,743 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#68 #68 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weatherford College Weatherford, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,872 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#69 #69 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,899 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#70 #70 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,362 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#71 #71 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,280 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#72 #72 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN Volunteer State Community College is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $5,975 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#73 #73 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,718 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#74 #74 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Midland College Midland, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,906 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#75 #75 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Temple College Temple, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,975 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#76 #76 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,375 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#77 #77 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Howard College Big Spring, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,063 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#78 #78 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,326 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#79 #79 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN Motlow State Community College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $11,456 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, 99% percent of women and 1% 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.

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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 .

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Student Demographics

Total Students

755

Female Students

745 (98%)

Male Students

10 (1%)

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Child Development

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

49%

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$13,718

$46,096

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

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$12,016

$48,531

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

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$3,029

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

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

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$8,139

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

67%

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$25,310

$56,269

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

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$9,882

$50,357

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

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$14,290

$50,357

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

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$6,287

$50,357

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

67%

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$6,790

$50,357

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

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$2,345

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

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$6,028

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

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$6,318

$50,357

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