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Child Development & Family Studies in Iowa

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 371 students earned their Human Development degrees in IA.

A Child Development & Family Studies major is the 54th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 140
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 99
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 99
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 99
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 50
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Iowa

19,480 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 Iowa

Human Development grads earn an average of $35,030 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,906 after graduation. 71% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,906. Graduates earn an average $32,553 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,802 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,242. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,342 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,288 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Iowa Lakes Community College will pay a net price of $10,007.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,791 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,227 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,682. The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 18% $32,620
Community and Social Service Specialists 15% $35,200
Home Economics Professors 13% $0
Preschool Teachers 11% $24,680
Childcare Workers 10% $19,580
Farm and Home Management Advisors 8% $65,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Textile & Apparel Studies 156
General Family & Consumer Sciences 30
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 16
Family & Consumer Economics 11

View all majors related to Child Development & Family Studies

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