Child Development & Family Studies at Dutchess Community College
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Dutchess Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dutchess Community College is in Poughkeepsie, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Dutchess Community College.
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Studying Online at Dutchess Community College
Online coursework is an option at Dutchess Community College. Among 6,606 students, 722 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,770 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Dutchess Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Dutchess Community College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Dutchess Community College
Of the 7 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Dutchess Community College, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Dutchess Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Dutchess Community College, above 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 Dutchess Community College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Dutchess Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Management | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Dutchess Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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