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Child Development & Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University

Child Development & Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Louisiana Tech University is in Ruston, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University.

Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University

Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Of 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Louisiana Tech University

Use these rankings to compare Louisiana Tech University’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #1 of 13
Best Value Louisiana #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #37 of 170
Best Value Southeast (Region) #118 of 172
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #246 of 540
Best Value Nationwide #352 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Louisiana Tech University

Graduates of Louisiana Tech University’s Child Development & Family Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Family Studies at Louisiana Tech University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,786
2 years $27,114
3 years $31,580
4 years $37,005

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Louisiana Tech University report median earnings of $37,005, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at Louisiana Tech University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Louisiana Tech University stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Louisiana Tech University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 100% women (40) and 0% men (0).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana Tech University

Of the 40 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Louisiana Tech University, 100% were women (40) and 0% were men (0).

Louisiana Tech University gender breakdown of Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at Louisiana Tech University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, lower 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 Louisiana Tech University

The Child Development & Family Studies program at Louisiana Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 40

Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at Louisiana Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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