Child Development & Family Studies at Fresno Pacific University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Fresno Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fresno Pacific University is in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at Fresno Pacific University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fresno Pacific University
Many students take online classes at Fresno Pacific University. Of 2,879 students, 713 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,598 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Fresno Pacific University
These rankings give you a sense of how Fresno Pacific University’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #78 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 123 |
| Best Value | California | #96 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #109 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #289 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Fresno Pacific University
Students who complete Fresno Pacific University’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 | $26,685 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $33,694 |
| 4 years | $39,127 |
| 5 years | $43,775 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Fresno Pacific University report median earnings of $39,127, compared with $67,538 for all Fresno Pacific University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Fresno Pacific University comes in at $24,549.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Fresno Pacific University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Fresno Pacific University are 99% women (67) and 1% men (1).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Fresno Pacific University
Of the 68 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Fresno Pacific University, 99% were women (67) and 1% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University, higher than 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 Fresno Pacific University
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Fresno Pacific University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child development | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Fresno Pacific University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.