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Child Development & Family Studies at Samford University

Child Development & Family Studies at Samford University

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

Samford University sits in Birmingham, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 child development & family studies degrees were awarded at Samford University.

Online Class Availability at Samford University

Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Of 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Samford University

Rankings can help you compare Samford University’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #2 of 12
Best Value Alabama #12 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 170
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #106 of 540
Best Value Southeast (Region) #170 of 172
Best Value Nationwide #531 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Samford University

Students who complete Samford University’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Child Development & Family Studies at Samford University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,575
2 years $24,035
4 years $37,344
5 years $49,750

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Samford University report median earnings of $37,344, compared with $80,035 for all Samford University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Child Development & Family Studies earnings compared with all majors at Samford University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Samford University are 94% women (32) and 6% men (2).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Samford University

Among the 34 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Samford University, 94% were women (32) and 6% were men (2).

Samford University 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 Samford University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Child Development & Family Studies majors at Samford University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, lower 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 Samford University

The Child Development & Family Studies program at Samford University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Child Development & Family Studies 34

Highest-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Samford University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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

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