Child Development & Family Studies at Cabrillo College
If you are interested in studying Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Cabrillo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cabrillo College is in Aptos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 75 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at Cabrillo College.
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Studying Online at Cabrillo College
Many students take online classes at Cabrillo College. Of 9,457 students, 2,503 (26%) studied exclusively online and 4,013 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Cabrillo College
Rankings can help you compare Cabrillo College’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #59 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 123 |
| Best Value | California | #93 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Cabrillo College
Students who complete Cabrillo 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 | $31,620 |
| 4 years | $22,130 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Cabrillo College earn a median of $22,130, compared with $42,491 for all Cabrillo College graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Cabrillo College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Cabrillo College are 97% women (73) and 3% men (2).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Cabrillo College
Of the 23 associate’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Cabrillo College, 100% were women (23) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Cabrillo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 74% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Cabrillo College, higher than the national average of 63%.*
*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 Cabrillo College
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Cabrillo College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Management | 1 |
| Child Care Provider | 74 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Cabrillo College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.