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Child Development & Family Studies in Connecticut

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 540 students earned their Human Development degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 277
Associate Degree 197
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 37
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 17
Master’s Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Connecticut

24,530 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $43,350, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Post University

Waterbury
242 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Post University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,296 after earning their degree at this institution.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 77% of students get financical aid.

#3

Connecticut College

New London
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. An average student at Conn College will pay a net price of $30,977. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Conn College.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,160 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,644. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $7,471. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 25% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Goodwin College

East Hartford
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,195 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,634 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,872. Graduates earn an average $48,463 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,365 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,711. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at CCSU.

#9

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,569.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in CT

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $48,360
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $38,180
Childcare Workers 7% $25,720
Preschool Teachers 4% $37,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 107

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