Child Development & Family Studies at University of Arkansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, AR.
During the most recent reporting year, 54 child development & family studies degrees were granted at University of Arkansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas
Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Child Development & Family Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 170 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 172 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from University of Arkansas
Those who finish University of Arkansas’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 | $25,022 |
| 2 years | $28,327 |
| 3 years | $29,497 |
| 4 years | $37,666 |
| 5 years | $46,816 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Arkansas earn a median of $37,666, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Arkansas is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Arkansas are 91% women (49) and 9% men (5).
Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas
Of the 54 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 91% were women (49) and 9% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, 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 University of Arkansas
This Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 54 |
Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Those who complete Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Arkansas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.