by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 236 U.S. colleges awarded 4,048 degrees and certificates in Child Care & Support Services Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 40% of graduates. College Factual ranks 99 schools in its 2027 Best Child Care & Support Services Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $33,342 one year after completing, rising to $46,113 after four years.
Studying Child Care & Support Services Management involves the study of Child Care And Support Services Management. A Program That Focuses On The Provision And Management Of Child Care Services And That Prepares Individuals To Plan, Design, And Manage Child Care Facilities And Programs That Meet Children's Developmental Needs And Interests And That Provide Safe And Healthy Environments. Includes Instruction In Child Development And Psychology; Home- And Institution-Based Child Care; Identification Of Diseases, Injuries, And Psychological Trauma And Applicable Referrals; Parent Relations; Personnel And Business Management Principles; And Related Laws And Policies.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, child care & support services management draws strong interest, with 4,048 degrees awarded annually. 236 colleges award child care & support services management degrees, an average of 17 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 369.
By level, the 4,048 awards include 521 certificates, 1,525 associate degrees, 135 bachelor’s degrees and 1,622 master’s degrees.
Women earned 96% of child care & support services management degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,900 of 4,048). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,802) and Hispanic or Latino (939), and international students earned 52.
College Factual ranks 99 schools in its 2027 Best Child Care & Support Services Management Schools ranking, including 51 for associate degrees, 7 for bachelor’s degrees and 3 for master’s degrees. It also ranks child care & support services management schools within 15 states. In all, 236 colleges offer child care & support services management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Child Care & Support Services Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common child care & support services management credential is the master’s degree: 1,622 of the 4,048 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to child care & support services management call most for Speaking, Instructing and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a child care & support services management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 521 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1,525 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,622 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to child care & support services management, at 26.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 26.9% |
| Master’s degree | 25.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 12.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.9% |
| Some college courses | 5.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 5.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.4% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Child Care & Support Services Management, with an average median salary of $81,690; the strongest outlook belongs to Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, at 6.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Home Economics Professor, Assistant Professor, College Faculty Member and University Faculty Member.
The occupation related to child care & support services management with the most projected jobs is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,267,153.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,267,153 | 0.4% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,058,186 | 6.4% |
Child Care & Support Services Management graduates earn a median $33,342 one year after completing their program, $46,113 after four years and $44,419 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,342 |
| 4 years | $46,113 |
| 5 years | $44,419 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to child care & support services management, with a median salary of $99,604.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
Child Care & Support Services Management has 10 similar majors in the Family, Consumer & Human Sciences field, which together award 41,850 degrees a year; the largest are Child Care Provider/Assistant (23,628), Human Development and Family Studies, General (9,399) and Child Development (4,807). Browse all Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 23,628 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 9,399 |
| Child Development | 4,807 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,725 |
| Family Systems | 911 |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 497 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 428 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 220 |
| Parent Education Services | 157 |
| Developmental Services Worker | 78 |
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