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Human Development & Family Studies at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

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Human Development & Family Studies at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

If you are interested in studying human development and family studies, you may want to check out the program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky and approximately 4,893 students attend the school each year.

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.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College 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

Online Classes Are Available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College does offer online education options in human development for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Human Development & Family Studies Rankings

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Human Development Student Demographics at West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Human Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program

92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of human development associate's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in human development at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are white. Around 83% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from West Kentucky Community and Technical College with a associate's in human development.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 10
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

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 KY, the home state for West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
Childcare Workers 11,340 $21,540
Social and Human Service Assistants 4,510 $30,220
Preschool Teachers 3,950 $33,650
Farm and Home Management Advisors 1,090 $49,570
Community and Social Service Specialists 520 $43,700

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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