Child Development & Family Studies at Baker College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Baker College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Baker College is located in Owosso, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at Baker College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Baker College
Many students take online classes at Baker College. Of 3,955 students, 2,474 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 338 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Baker College
Use these rankings to compare Baker College’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 541 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #528 of 540 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #14 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #16 of 17 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #74 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 541 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #528 of 540 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Baker College
Those who finish Baker College’s Child Development & Family Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,067 |
| 2 years | $27,089 |
| 3 years | $28,591 |
| 4 years | $33,582 |
| 5 years | $38,167 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Baker College take home a median $33,582, compared with $51,228 for all Baker College graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Baker College is $33,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Baker College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Baker College are 98% women (46) and 2% men (1).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Baker College
Of the 12 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Baker College, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Baker College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Baker College, below the national average of 63%.*
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Baker College
Of the 35 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Baker College, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Baker College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Baker College, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations at Baker College
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Baker College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child development | 24 |
| Family & Community Services | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Baker College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Child Development & Family Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $69,957 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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