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Child Development & Family Studies in California

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in California

13,989 students earned Human Development degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in California

Human Development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6,142
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6,142
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6,142
Associate Degree 4,604
Bachelor’s Degree 1,849
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,241
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,241
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a human development major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of human development majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.8%
  • White: 21.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in California

177,470 people in the state and 1,489,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to human development.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $43,330, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,298. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Cal State East Bay grads earn an average salary of $52,563.

#3

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
252 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,397 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,028. Graduates earn an average $31,668 after graduation.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.91 years to complete their degree at CSUSM.

#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,692 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,357.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,029. The average student takes 4.02 years to complete their degree at Fresno Pacific. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $10,054. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, CSULB grads earn an average salary of $46,059.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,238 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,495. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,957 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,309 after graduation. 83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,194.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 16% $39,980
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $45,960
Preschool Teachers 10% $34,600
Childcare Workers 7% $26,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to human development.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Family & Consumer Sciences 764
Textile & Apparel Studies 485
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 327
Family & Consumer Economics 12
Human Sciences Business Services 2

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