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Child Development & Family Studies at University of Northern Iowa

What traits are you looking for in a school for Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what University of Northern Iowa. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 child development & family studies graduations were recorded at University of Northern Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Northern Iowa

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Iowa. Among 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Child Development & Family Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 9
Best Value	Iowa	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 42
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#28 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 540
Best Value	Nationwide	#393 of 541

Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Those who finish University of Northern Iowa’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	$30,128
2 years	$30,520
3 years	$33,607
4 years	$39,572
5 years	$43,850

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn a median of $39,572, compared with $50,993 for all University of Northern Iowa graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Child Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Northern Iowa stands at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 97% women (28) and 3% men (1).

Child Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Of the 29 bachelor’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 97% were women (28) and 3% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 7% of Child Development & Family Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa, 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 Northern Iowa

The Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Family & Community Services	29

Best-Paid Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates

Students who finish Child Development & Family Studies program at University of Northern Iowa pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

• 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.