Child development at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Child development, take a look at what Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 child development graduations were recorded at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Child development graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Child development graduates at Western Michigan University are 93% women (27) and 7% men (2).
Child development Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 29 bachelor’s child development graduates at Western Michigan University, 93% were women (27) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child development bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Child development bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Child development Graduates
Students who finish Child development program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Child development 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 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Nannies | $55,232 |
| Childcare Workers | $50,186 |
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
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