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Lactation Consultant Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Lactation Consultant is offered at 5 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Lactation Consultant. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
Education Levels of Lactation Consultant Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 37 degrees were awarded toLactation Consultant majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Lactation Consultant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Master’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Lactation Consultant Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Lactation Consultant of $29,082 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,434 |
| 4 years | $29,082 |
| 5 years | $32,352 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Lactation Consultant majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of Lactation Consultant graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 44.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 33.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Lactation Consultant Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 7 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Lactation Consultant. Learn more about the most popular below:
Drexel University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Lactation Consultant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Lactation Consultant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a popular choice for Lactation Consultant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 13 basic certificates in Lactation Consultant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Lactation Consultant. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Lactation Consultant in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a popular choice for Lactation Consultant majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Lactation Consultant in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Lactation Consultant here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Lactation Consultant majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Lactation Consultant from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Lactation Consultant majors seeking their basic certificate. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Winthrop University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Lactation Consultant. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Lactation Consultant that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 52,819 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7,541 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5,633 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 4,065 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3,923 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.