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Child Development & Family Studies at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Child Development & Family Studies at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, you may want to check out the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New Mexico State University-Main Campus is in Las Cruces, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 35 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Studying Online at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Of 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #3 of 3
Best Value New Mexico #3 of 3
Best Value Southwest (Region) #26 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #54 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #226 of 541
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #480 of 540

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,365
2 years $23,745
3 years $25,414
4 years $31,990
5 years $36,859

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $31,990, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $20,938.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus are 97% women (34) and 3% men (1).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Of the 35 bachelor’s child development & family studies graduates at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).

New Mexico State University-Main Campus 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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 25
Black / African American 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Minority students account for 86% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Main Campus, higher 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 New Mexico State University-Main Campus

This Child Development & Family Studies program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 35

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. 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

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