Child Development & Family Studies at Grand Rapids Community College
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Grand Rapids Community College sits in Grand Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Studying Online at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Rankings can help you compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #43 of 75 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Students who complete Grand Rapids 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 | $23,011 |
| 2 years | $23,783 |
| 3 years | $25,667 |
| 4 years | $34,116 |
| 5 years | $33,311 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College take home a median $34,116, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Grand Rapids Community College is $12,863.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 97% women (59) and 3% men (2).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Among the 15 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College, lower 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 Grand Rapids Community College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Grand Rapids Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Adult Development & Aging | 2 |
| Child Care Management | 59 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.