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Child Development & Family Studies in Minnesota

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Minnesota

300 students earned Human Development degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Child Development & Family Studies is the 72nd most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 104
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Master’s Degree 44
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 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 25.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Minnesota

37,740 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 Minnesota

In this state, human development grads earn an average of $37,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $35,830.

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

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

An average student at Concordia University, Saint Paul will pay a net price of $15,880. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,209 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $11,507. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,429 Total Students

In their early career, Minneapolis Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,841. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

#4

Capella University

Minneapolis
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

An average student at Capella University will pay a net price of $16,545. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Graduates earn an average $47,010 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,319 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,044. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

#7

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,316 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,089 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

#9

Walden University

Minneapolis
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Walden University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,253 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,475 after earning their degree at this institution.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in MN

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 15% $34,200
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $47,670
Childcare Workers 9% $24,150
Social and Human Service Assistants 8% $34,870
Home Economics Professors 0% $0
Farm and Home Management Advisors 0% $59,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Family & Consumer Economics 90
General Family & Consumer Sciences 48
Textile & Apparel Studies 26
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 10
Housing 2

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