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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 2,344 students earned their Human Development degrees in FL.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 67th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,318
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,318
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,318
Bachelor’s Degree 454
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 366
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 366
Associate Degree 115
Master’s Degree 80
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 81,520 people employed in jobs related to a human development degree, compared to 1,489,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Florida

In this state, human development grads earn an average of $31,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $35,830.

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There are 8 colleges in Florida that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

329 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,129. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,497 a year.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,576 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $2,949.

#5

Polk State College

Winter Haven
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,961 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,678 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, U Miami grads earn an average salary of $54,383.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,735. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in FL

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Community and Social Service Specialists 20% $37,050
Social and Human Service Assistants 17% $31,630
Childcare Workers 16% $21,870
Preschool Teachers 14% $24,740
Farm and Home Management Advisors 14% $28,110
Home Economics Professors 11% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Textile & Apparel Studies 151
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 17
General Family & Consumer Sciences 5

View all majors related to Child Development & Family Studies

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