Child Development & Family Studies at Southern Nazarene University
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, consider the program at Southern Nazarene University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, OK.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Southern Nazarene University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Nazarene University
Distance learning is available at Southern Nazarene University. Of 2,198 students, 726 (33%) studied exclusively online and 397 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Southern Nazarene University
Rankings can help you compare Southern Nazarene University’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oklahoma | #12 of 18 |
| Best Value | Oklahoma | #16 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 59 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #52 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #401 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #456 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Southern Nazarene University
Students who complete Southern Nazarene University’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 | $32,847 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $36,638 |
| 4 years | $41,533 |
| 5 years | $44,355 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn a median of $41,533, compared with $60,021 for all Southern Nazarene University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Southern Nazarene University stands at $38,563.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Southern Nazarene University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Southern Nazarene University are 88% women (22) and 12% men (3).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at Southern Nazarene University
Among the 25 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Southern Nazarene University, 88% were women (22) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Nazarene University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Nazarene University, below 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 Southern Nazarene University
The Child Development & Family Studies program at Southern Nazarene University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at Southern Nazarene University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.