Child Development & Family Studies at Northern Virginia Community College
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 200 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Studying Online at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Northern Virginia Community College. Among 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) studied exclusively online and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 170 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 172 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,039 |
| 2 years | $25,525 |
| 3 years | $25,485 |
| 4 years | $27,911 |
| 5 years | $31,603 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take home a median $27,911, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Northern Virginia Community College stands at $16,342.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 93% women (186) and 7% men (14).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Of the 73 associate’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 97% were women (71) and 3% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 58% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, lower than the national average of 63%.*
*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 Northern Virginia Community College
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Northern Virginia Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 200 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Northern Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Child Development & Family Studies graduates, 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.