Child Development & Family Studies at Harcum College
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Harcum College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harcum College is in Bryn Mawr, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Harcum College.
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Online Class Availability at Harcum College
Online coursework is an option at Harcum College. Among 908 students, 268 (30%) studied exclusively online and 164 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Harcum College
Rankings can help you compare Harcum College’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #12 of 16 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #325 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #508 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Harcum College
Those who finish Harcum College’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,709 |
| 2 years | $22,094 |
| 3 years | $24,640 |
| 4 years | $29,035 |
| 5 years | $29,108 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Harcum College earn a median of $29,035, compared with $45,981 for all Harcum College graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Harcum College comes in at $21,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Harcum College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Harcum College are 100% women (22) and 0% men (0).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Harcum College
Of the 22 associate’s child development & family studies graduates at Harcum College, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harcum College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Harcum 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 Harcum College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Harcum College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Harcum College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.