Human Development & Family Studies at Polk State College
Polk State is located in Winter Haven, Florida and has a total student population of 9,961.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Human Development & Family Studies section at the bottom of this page.
Polk State Human Development & Family Studies Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Human Development (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Human Development (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Human Development
Polk State Human Development & Family Studies Rankings
Human Development Student Demographics at Polk State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at Polk State College.
Polk State Human Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program
Polk State does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in human development graduates 18% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Polk State College with a associate's in human development.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development & Family Studies majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Polk State College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care & Support Services Management | 22 |
Related Majors
Careers That Human Development Grads May Go Into
A degree in human development can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Polk State College.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Workers | 30,070 | $23,590 |
| Preschool Teachers | 25,940 | $27,990 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists | 15,220 | $40,050 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 10,110 | $34,250 |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 180 | $31,900 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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