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Child Development programs in North Carolina

41 colleges in North Carolina offer Child Development, from bachelor's degree to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Fayetteville Technical Community College, Wake Technical Community College, and Appalachian State University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Child Development. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Fayetteville Technical Community College

    Fayetteville, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,589
    Graduation rate
    24%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $31,861
  • Wake Technical Community College

    Raleigh, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,759
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,769
  • Appalachian State University

    Boone, NC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,836
    Graduation rate
    75%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,836
  • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

    Salisbury, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,981
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,936
  • Stanly Community College

    Albemarle, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,721
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,686
  • North Carolina A & T State University

    Greensboro, NC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $10,846
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,440
  • Meredith College

    Raleigh, NC · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,488
    Graduation rate
    70%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $51,539
  • Johnston Community College

    Smithfield, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $1,776
    Graduation rate
    37%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,310
  • Randolph Community College

    Asheboro, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,918
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,336
  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,109
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,241
  • Blue Ridge Community College

    Flat Rock, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,756
    Graduation rate
    50%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,324
  • Vance-Granville Community College

    Henderson, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,286
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,304
  • Isothermal Community College

    Spindale, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,758
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,325
  • Robeson Community College

    Lumberton, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,892
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,036
  • Craven Community College

    New Bern, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,289
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,231
  • Haywood Community College

    Clyde, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,723
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,770
  • East Carolina University

    Greenville, NC · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,739
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,146
  • James Sprunt Community College

    Kenansville, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $1,863
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,307
  • Richmond Community College

    Hamlet, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,071
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $29,951
  • Wayne Community College

    Goldsboro, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,245
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,148
  • College of the Albemarle

    Elizabeth City, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,253
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,234
  • Durham Technical Community College

    Durham, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $1,664
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,142
  • Gaston College

    Dallas, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,592
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $35,386
  • Lenoir Community College

    Kinston, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,127
    Graduation rate
    36%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,866
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

    Asheville, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $11,602
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,048
  • Brunswick Community College

    Bolivia, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,009
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,668
  • Cleveland Community College

    Shelby, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $995
    Graduation rate
    32%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,755
  • McDowell Technical Community College

    Marion, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $7,784
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,035
  • South Piedmont Community College

    Polkton, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,675
    Graduation rate
    38%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,308
  • Wilson Community College

    Wilson, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,064
    Graduation rate
    27%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,973
  • Bladen Community College

    Dublin, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $9,551
    Graduation rate
    23%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $30,591
  • Piedmont Community College

    Roxboro, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $1,095
    Graduation rate
    20%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,274
  • Surry Community College

    Dobson, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $4,961
    Graduation rate
    6%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,012
  • Western Piedmont Community College

    Morganton, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,448
    Graduation rate
    49%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,195
  • Catawba Valley Community College

    Hickory, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $10,528
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,977
  • Central Carolina Community College

    Sanford, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,446
    Graduation rate
    43%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,525
  • Southwestern Community College

    Sylva, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $5,207
    Graduation rate
    53%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $34,145
  • Davidson-Davie Community College

    Thomasville, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $8,753
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $36,337
  • Martin Community College

    Williamston, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $2,676
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $26,016
  • Mitchell Community College

    Statesville, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $6,481
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $33,298
  • Central Piedmont Community College

    Charlotte, NC · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
    Average net price
    $3,345
    Graduation rate
    31%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $37,865

Program 19.0706, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).