Child development at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child development, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 child development degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Studying Online at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Child development graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.
Program-wide, Child development graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 97% women (34) and 3% men (1).
Child development Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 27 master’s child development degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child development master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Child development master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Child development Graduates
Those who complete Child development program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Child development 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 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Nannies | $55,232 |
| Childcare Workers | $50,186 |
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
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