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#1 #1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,200–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,303
#2 #2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA At Fresno Pacific University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Work, and Child Development. In fact, Fresno Pacific University grants 151 degrees per year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,783
#3 #3 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 407 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Child Development, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#4 #4 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 768 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 820–1,020 Median Starting Salary $48,056
#5 #5 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, Education, General, and General Studies. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 474 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $48,414
#6 #6 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 37 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,032
#7 #7 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, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,734
#8 #8 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,768
#9 #9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Every year, Converse University awards about 20 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Child Development, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,272
#10 #10 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 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,653
#11 #11 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $47,601
#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 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,761
#13 #13 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 39 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $52,601
#14 #14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $50,544
#15 #15 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, and Sociology. In fact, Mount Saint Mary's University awards 172 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,115
#16 #16 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,271
#17 #17 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 14 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#18 #18 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 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 35 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,543
#19 #19 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,019
#20 #20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Every year, the University of Central Missouri grants around 108 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,995
#21 #21 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 54 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,279
#22 #22 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, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 279 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $44,997
#23 #23 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, and Mathematics and Computer Science. In fact, Santa Clara University grants 164 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,370–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,532
#24 #24 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 33 degrees to students studying Accounting, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $54,809
#25 #25 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Cameron University Lawton, OK At Cameron University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,487
#26 #26 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 192 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,290 Median Starting Salary $47,683
#27 #27 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, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,224
#28 #28 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, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,248
#29 #29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,801
#30 #30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Each year, Bowie State University awards around 147 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 770–980 Median Starting Salary $49,763
#31 #31 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 160 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 800–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,465
#32 #32 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, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, the University of Saint Joseph grants 81 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,210
#33 #33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 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 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,547
#34 #34 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Each year, Oklahoma Christian University grants about 46 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,564
#35 #35 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 115 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,950
#36 #36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,754
#37 #37 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR Each year, Harding University awards about 48 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,195
#38 #38 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,126
#39 #39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC At Bob Jones University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $51,945
#40 #40 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 351 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,598
#41 #41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Annually, Aquinas College awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $53,042
#42 #42 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 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,683
#43 #43 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,681
#44 #44 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 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 940–1,100 Median Starting Salary $48,513
#45 #45 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 General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $47,334
#46 #46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $55,239
#47 #47 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,813
#48 #48 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 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, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,872
#49 #49 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 80 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,290
#50 #50 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 1 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $48,684
#51 #51 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, Business/Commerce, General, Public Health, and General. In fact, Goodwin University awards 84 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#52 #52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Annually, Western Oregon University awards around 144 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 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,665
#53 #53 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $46,083
#54 #54 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 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,926
#55 #55 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN At Indiana Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $43,297
#56 #56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 194 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,529
#57 #57 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $56,980
#58 #58 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Annually, Our Lady of the Lake University grants around 55 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,157
#59 #59 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 44 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $50,443
#60 #60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Each year, Arizona Christian University awards about 44 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,728
#61 #61 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 14 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#62 #62 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,752
#63 #63 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 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#64 #64 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Voorhees University Denmark, SC Each year, Voorhees University awards around 12 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 730–930 Median Starting Salary $46,240
#65 #65 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 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,357
#66 #66 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, Criminology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 850–1,070 Median Starting Salary $46,729
#67 #67 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,109
#68 #68 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Every year, Mississippi University for Women awards about 357 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,282
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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, 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Child Development degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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

1,455

Female Students

1,400 (96%)

Male Students

55 (3%)

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

84%

55

1,200–1,400

$50,303

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

58%

104

970–1,180

$48,783

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

97%

96

800–1,030

$50,357

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

93%

154

820–1,020

$48,056

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

96%

69

950–1,160

$48,414

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

17%

37

1,420–1,540

$50,032

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

90%

58

980–1,210

$51,734

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

84%

16

1,070–1,250

$52,768

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

64%

18

1,040–1,240

$51,272

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

79%

32

1,080–1,240

$50,653

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

96%

79

890–1,100

$47,601

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

90%

39

1,040–1,280

$50,761

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

74%

12

1,130–1,350

$52,601

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

12%

22

1,470–1,560

$50,544

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

73%

16

910–1,120

$49,115

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

85%

40

980–1,230