Child care and early education
977 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in child care and early education.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Certificate | $28,174 | $32,241 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate degree | $30,190 | $38,614 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate degree | $29,763 | $34,626 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Certificate | $32,866 | $35,169 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 22
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 21
- Arkansas 26
- California 116
- Colorado 17
- Connecticut 2
- Delaware 2
- District of Columbia 2
- Florida 45
- Georgia 29
- Hawaii 5
- Idaho 4
- Illinois 45
- Indiana 5
- Iowa 16
- Kansas 19
- Kentucky 16
- Louisiana 12
- Maine 6
- Maryland 16
- Massachusetts 17
- Michigan 26
- Minnesota 25
- Mississippi 15
- Missouri 13
- Montana 10
- Nebraska 8
- Nevada 4
- New Hampshire 7
- New Jersey 10
- New Mexico 20
- New York 33
- North Carolina 57
- North Dakota 8
- Ohio 40
- Oklahoma 27
- Oregon 15
- Pennsylvania 24
- Rhode Island 1
- South Carolina 16
- South Dakota 4
- Tennessee 15
- Texas 57
- Utah 5
- Vermont 1
- Virginia 23
- Washington 33
- West Virginia 9
- Wisconsin 20
- Wyoming 7
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.