Child Development & Family Studies at Great Basin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Great Basin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Great Basin College is in Elko, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Great Basin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Great Basin College
Online coursework is an option at Great Basin College. Among 3,320 students, 3,039 (92%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Great Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Great Basin College are 60% women (3) and 40% men (2).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Great Basin College
Among the 5 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at Great Basin College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Great Basin College, 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 Great Basin College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Great Basin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Developmental Services Worker | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Great Basin College pursue many career paths. Below 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
- 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.