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Child Development & Family Studies in Mississippi

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Child Development & Family Studies Schools in Mississippi

734 students earned Human Development degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Child Development & Family Studies is the 18th most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Child Development & Family Studies Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 293
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 293
Associate Degree 222
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 60.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Child Development & Family Studies Grads in Mississippi

There are 12,390 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 Mississippi

Human Development grads earn an average of $28,710 in the state and $35,830 nationwide.

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

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,538 after earning their degree at this institution.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,187. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,181 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. In their early career, Hinds Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,615.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,888 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,072 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,388 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,208 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,065 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,695 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $3,564.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,092 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,449. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,838.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,086. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $26,285.

Child Development & Family Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers human development majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 20% $66,990
Community and Social Service Specialists 11% $29,320
Social and Human Service Assistants 10% $26,030
Farm and Home Management Advisors 7% $49,410
Preschool Teachers 5% $25,700
Childcare Workers 4% $18,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General Family & Consumer Sciences 55
Textile & Apparel Studies 35
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 25

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