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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- 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.