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Child Development & Family Studies in Maryland

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Maryland

426 Human Development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 50th most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 224
Associate Degree 120
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 25
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 25
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 35.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 43.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Maryland

27,900 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a human development grad in the state is $38,440, compared to a typical salary of $35,830 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,048. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,105. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#4

Montgomery College

Rockville
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,838 after graduation. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Stevenson University

Stevenson
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,255 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

In their early career, The Mount grads earn an average salary of $48,213. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

In their early career, AACC grads earn an average salary of $34,774. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,181 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,403.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,519 a year.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in MD

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $33,100
Preschool Teachers 8% $31,680
Childcare Workers 7% $23,760
Community and Social Service Specialists 5% $46,600
Home Economics Professors 0% $60,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
General Family & Consumer Sciences 32
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 12
Other Family & Human Sciences 7

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