Child Development

CIP 19.0706 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

116 total including inactive

States

Across 12 states

Graduates (2023)

1,260

Total completions

Child Development is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 12 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$32,050

Childcare Workers

Job Growth

-2.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,448

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Childcare Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $768 to $9,510, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 35 (2.8%)

Female: 1,225 (97.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,045 (82.9%)

Associate: 215 (17.1%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Conventional

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value social perceptiveness?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.