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Child Development & Family Studies at California State University-East Bay

Child Development & Family Studies at California State University-East Bay

What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at California State University-East Bay. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-East Bay is in Hayward, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 236 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at California State University-East Bay.

Online Class Availability at California State University-East Bay

Distance learning is available at California State University-East Bay. Among 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at California State University-East Bay

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-East Bay’s Child Development & Family Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #4 of 105
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 123
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #11 of 540
Best Value California #80 of 104
Best Value Far Western (Region) #88 of 122
Best Value Nationwide #291 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from California State University-East Bay

Graduates of California State University-East Bay’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Family Studies at California State University-East Bay
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,638
2 years $39,119
3 years $41,485
4 years $53,103
5 years $62,078

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from California State University-East Bay earn a median of $53,103, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at California State University-East Bay

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from California State University-East Bay stands at $18,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at California State University-East Bay, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at California State University-East Bay are 94% women (221) and 6% men (15).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at California State University-East Bay

Among the 236 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at California State University-East Bay, 94% were women (221) and 6% were men (15).

California State University-East Bay gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 52
Hispanic / Latino 101
Black / African American 27
Asian 28
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 11
Unknown 14
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at California State University-East Bay

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, above 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 California State University-East Bay

The Child Development & Family Studies program at California State University-East Bay offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 236

Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at California State University-East Bay pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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