Child Development & Family Studies at Central New Mexico Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Central New Mexico Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central New Mexico Community College is in Albuquerque, NM.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 241 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Studying Online at Central New Mexico Community College
Online coursework is an option at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central New Mexico Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 59 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #14 of 541 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 540 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Those who finish Central New Mexico Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $18,389 |
| 2 years | $23,538 |
| 3 years | $22,799 |
| 4 years | $37,017 |
| 5 years | $36,367 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $37,017, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Central New Mexico Community College stands at $9,258.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 95% women (229) and 5% men (12).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Of the 35 associate’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Central New Mexico Community College, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 71% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community 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 Central New Mexico Community College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Central New Mexico Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 35 |
| Child Care Provider | 206 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Child Development & Family Studies graduates, 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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