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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.