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#1 #1 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Overall, Point Loma Nazarene University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $34,933 Median Starting Salary $50,303
#2 #2 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 970–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,255 Median Starting Salary $48,783
#3 #3 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also... Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,469 Median Starting Salary $50,032
#4 #4 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Tufts University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $30,479 Median Starting Salary $50,544
#5 #5 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX In general, Texas Woman's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,682 Median Starting Salary $48,414
#6 #6 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Whittier College Whittier, CA In general, Whittier College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Est. Net Price * $28,368 Median Starting Salary $52,768
#7 #7 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Generally, Concordia University-Saint Paul is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,776 Median Starting Salary $50,653
#8 #8 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Converse University Spartanburg, SC Overall, Converse University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,653 Median Starting Salary $51,272
#9 #9 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,605 Median Starting Salary $51,734
#10 #10 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,084 Median Starting Salary $50,761
#11 #11 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA California State University-San Bernardino is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 900–1,080 Est. Net Price * $8,805 Median Starting Salary $48,056
#12 #12 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $50,271
#13 #13 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $44,997
#14 #14 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Post University is a non selective school. They receive about 2,890 applications each year from prospective... Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 800–1,030 Est. Net Price * $18,307 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#15 #15 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $49,019
#16 #16 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID Brigham Young University-Idaho is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $7,899 Median Starting Salary $49,279
#17 #17 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA California State University-Fresno is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $7,507 Median Starting Salary $47,601
#18 #18 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 14 SAT Score 800–1,130 Est. Net Price * $19,890 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#19 #19 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Voorhees University Denmark, SC Overall, Voorhees University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 730–930 Est. Net Price * $14,587 Median Starting Salary $46,240
#20 #20 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Bowie State University Bowie, MD Overall, Bowie State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 800–1,050 Est. Net Price * $13,886 Median Starting Salary $49,763
#21 #21 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $49,547
#22 #22 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of La Verne La Verne, CA Overall, the University of La Verne is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 970–1,290 Est. Net Price * $25,103 Median Starting Salary $47,683
#23 #23 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,551 Median Starting Salary $53,532
#24 #24 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $50,529
#25 #25 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,350 Median Starting Salary $47,543
#26 #26 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS In general, Alcorn State University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 860–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,864 Median Starting Salary $47,334
#27 #27 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Meredith College Raleigh, NC In general, Meredith College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Est. Net Price * $23,259 Median Starting Salary $52,601
#28 #28 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT In general, the University of Saint Joseph is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,860 Median Starting Salary $50,210
#29 #29 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Generally, the University of Central Missouri is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,117 Median Starting Salary $50,995
#30 #30 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $51,801
#31 #31 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Cameron University Lawton, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,674 Median Starting Salary $47,487
#32 #32 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY St Bonaventure University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Est. Net Price * $26,004 Median Starting Salary $54,809
#33 #33 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK In general, Oklahoma Christian University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,237 Median Starting Salary $53,564
#34 #34 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Overall, Mount Saint Mary's University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $28,717 Median Starting Salary $49,115
#35 #35 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Harding University Searcy, AR In general, Harding University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,558 Median Starting Salary $53,195
#36 #36 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Miles College Fairfield, AL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,283 Median Starting Salary $46,248
#37 #37 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Bob Jones University Greenville, SC Bob Jones University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,733 Median Starting Salary $51,945
#38 #38 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA In general, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 940–1,160 Est. Net Price * $20,205 Median Starting Salary $51,950
#39 #39 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#40 #40 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH Colby-Sawyer College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 1,750 applications every... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $28,202 Median Starting Salary $56,980
#41 #41 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Aquinas College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,605 Median Starting Salary $53,042
#42 #42 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Kansas State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,700 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,855 Median Starting Salary $53,126
#43 #43 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Nova Southeastern University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $29,589 Median Starting Salary $46,872
#44 #44 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Overall, Western Oregon University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $16,754 Median Starting Salary $50,665
#45 #45 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Generally, Olivet Nazarene University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,059 Median Starting Salary $52,681
#46 #46 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX the University of North Texas at Dallas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 860–1,050 Est. Net Price * $10,351 Median Starting Salary $47,465
#47 #47 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Mobile Mobile, AL Overall, the University of Mobile is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,260 Median Starting Salary $49,752
#48 #48 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,140 Est. Net Price * $9,189 Median Starting Salary $48,513
#49 #49 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $48,683
#50 #50 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,410 Median Starting Salary $50,598
#51 #51 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK the University of Alaska Fairbanks is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,320 Est. Net Price * $9,450 Median Starting Salary $47,754
#52 #52 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $47,926
#53 #53 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Manor College Jenkintown, PA Overall, Manor College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 810–1,000 Est. Net Price * $17,540 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#54 #54 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Charleston Southern University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,536 Median Starting Salary $49,290
#55 #55 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Overall, Bluffton University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $21,247 Median Starting Salary $53,541
#56 #56 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Mississippi University for Women is a non selective school. They receive about 500 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,691 Median Starting Salary $47,282
#57 #57 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $14,325 Median Starting Salary $47,224
#58 #58 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX the University of Houston-Clear Lake is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,871 Median Starting Salary $46,083
#59 #59 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,719 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#60 #60 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA In general, Central Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,864 Median Starting Salary $49,930
#61 #61 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 2 SAT Score 880–1,090 Est. Net Price * $13,718 Median Starting Salary $46,096
#62 #62 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI Madonna University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $18,344 Median Starting Salary $48,684
#63 #63 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS the University of Saint Mary is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $21,887 Median Starting Salary $52,125
#64 #64 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Missouri Baptist University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $25,590 Median Starting Salary $50,443
#65 #65 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#66 #66 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Goodwin University East Hartford, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,934 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#67 #67 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,191 Median Starting Salary $50,357
#68 #68 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX In general, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 850–1,070 Est. Net Price * $11,043 Median Starting Salary $46,729
#69 #69 Best College for Child Development in the U.S. Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $19,970 Median Starting Salary $50,109
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About Child Development

A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.

Students majoring in Child Development can earn up to a 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.

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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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,581

Female Students

1,516 (95%)

Male Students

65 (4%)

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Child Development

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

82%

95

1,150–1,360

$34,933

$50,303

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

75%

98

970–1,230

$15,255

$48,783

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

19%

57

1,410–1,530

$19,469

$50,032

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

10%

36

1,460–1,550

$30,479

$50,544

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

94%

83

930–1,140

$11,682

$48,414

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

75%

23

1,160–1,360

$28,368

$52,768

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

69%

43

1,110–1,310

$17,776

$50,653

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

56%

19

1,040–1,240

$19,653

$51,272

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

79%

68

1,000–1,230

$15,605

$51,734

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

83%

48

1,090–1,280

$13,084

$50,761

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

91%

88

900–1,080

$8,805

$48,056

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

85%

58

1,000–1,230

$20,030

$50,271

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

7%

12

1,500–1,560

$25,606

$44,997

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