B.A. in Child Development: Career Outlook
Become a Leader in Child Development
- The highest 10% of preschool and childcare center directors earn more than $82,590/year.1
- The highest 10% of preschool teachers earn more than $55,050/year.2
Earning your degree in child development allows you to obtain roles as a childcare provider, pre-school teacher, and director level roles in preschools and childcare centers, as well as own your own business.
Preschool or Childcare Center Director
$48,210/year
Lead a childcare facility and the staff to support young children. You’ll oversee policies and educational programs and be responsible for budgets, facility maintenance, and more.
Preschool Teacher
$30,520/year
Teach language, motor, and social skills to young children. In this role, you’ll educate and care for children who have not yet entered kindergarten.
Other positions you could qualify for with your child development degree:
- Child life specialist
- Early childhood education consultant
- In-home childcare provider
- Nanny
- Parent educator
- Teacher assistant
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Program Outcomes: Advocate for Young Children
In the online bachelor’s in child development program, you’ll:
- Articulate the theories in the field of early education that support best practices.
- Define developmentally appropriate practices.
- Articulate the role of families as the primary teachers, caregivers, and models in the lives of young children.
- Create inclusive and effective learning environments for young children.
- Develop a framework for making ethical decisions as an early childhood professional.
We’re Committed to Your Success
In the 2021 SkillSurvey Career Readiness® rankings, CSP Global was ranked in the Top 10 “Career Ready” Institutions and Top 10 “Career Ready” Feedback for First-Generation College Students. The SkillSurvey rankings reflect over 170 partner institutions whose students received evaluator ratings following an internship, co-op, or other work-related experience.
Support Beyond Your Graduation Date
In addition to the high-quality education you’ll receive at CSP Global, you’ll benefit from a wide range of support during your time as a student that will extend throughout your professional journey as an alumnus. That’s part of how 94.5% of CSP Global graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation.