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Child Development & Family Studies in Illinois

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Illinois

1,539 Human Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Child Development & Family Studies is the 54th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 590
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 590
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 590
Bachelor’s Degree 330
Associate Degree 282
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 235
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 235
Master’s Degree 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.6%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 57,870 people in the state and 1,489,720 people in the nation working in human development jobs.

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Wages for Child Development & Family Studies Jobs in Illinois

Human Development grads earn an average of $32,910 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer human development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $37,382.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. 75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214.

#5

Erikson Institute

Chicago
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Joliet Junior College will pay a net price of $5,609.

#9

Morton College

Cicero
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,504.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,186 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,735 after graduation. 81% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,672.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Community and Social Service Specialists 8% $36,470
Social and Human Service Assistants 7% $29,950
Childcare Workers 4% $22,380
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Farm and Home Management Advisors -3% $36,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Family & Consumer Sciences 130
Textile & Apparel Studies 58
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 51
Human Sciences Business Services 4

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